ROMANCE Festival Best Scene: Raven’s Choice, by Lor E Lynn
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James Stuart Donovan Hastings, Earl of Billingswood, has had one headache after another. First his home is in disrepair, his nephew is too young for his own good, his best friend thinks he's gone round the bend and now someone just tried to kill him. If it wasn't for the angel with strawberry blonde hair and amethyst eyes, he might well be dead. Blasted horse, thinks he knows more than the master!
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Annabelle: Hannah Ehman
James: Geoff Mays
Nanny: Julie Sheppard
1. What is your screenplay about?
James Stuart Donovan Hastings, Earl of Billingswood, has a potentially deadly encounter on his way to Sandringham. He is rescued by a beautiful angel. His horse decides it is his right to make choices for the master. Can there be a happy ending?
2. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
With the success of other Historical Fiction/Romances such as Bridgerton allowing for viewers the chance to escape their day to day experiences, allowing them to immerse themselves in an era that has been romanticized.
3. How would you describe this script in two words?
Captivating drama
4. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
Princess Bride
5. How long have you been working on this screenplay?
Couple of months
6. How many stories have you written?
Seven novellas
7. What motivated you to write this screenplay?
I really want to see it as a story in pictures.
8. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Finding someone to help turn into a reality.
9. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Family, animals, reading and social justice
10. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
Great feedback! More please. I want to advance to the next stage.
11. What movie have you watched the most times in your life?
Great feedback! More please. I want to advance to the next stage.
12. What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Historical Fiction/romance novels
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