A gunslinger must rescue and return a youth to their family against all obstacles and attire.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Sal: Shawn Devlin
Lane: Sean Ballantyne

Get to know the writer:

1. What is your screenplay about?

A gunslinger is hired to rescue and return a young person to their family despite all outlaws, odds, and attire.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Western, Action, Drama

3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

I believe, especially now, that understanding, listening, and accepting are something we need to get back to doing. Whatever form/medium necessary to push that, might be helpful or at least ge

4. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?

I have way too many, but some that I can't turn away from would be The Godfather, Casablanca, Do The Right Thing, Rebel Without a Cause,etc.

5. How long have you been working on this screenplay?

Since the beginning of 2023.

6. How many stories have you written?

I have 8 active screenplays, 1 Optioned screenplay, a number of published and produced plays, one book, a number of short stories and poems.

7. What motivated you to write this screenplay?

I wanted to write a Western that had something to say and still be entertaining.

8. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?

Finding an honest ending.

9. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?

Theatre, film.

10. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?

Though "Saddled With" has done well in other festivals, I felt it was important that Elle be recognized through a festival like this and see if the premise held up. The initial feedback has been helpful on expanding the screenplay further and making it stronger.