An adventure seeking young girl comes of age, joins the Peace Corps, gets posted in the Congo and takes a wild ride through culture clashes and love affairs.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Hannah Ehman
Brian: Shawn Devlin
Anna: Val Cole

Get to know the writer:

1. What is your screenplay about?

My screenplay is about an adventure seeking young woman who joins the Peace Corps to advance her career, gets posted in the Congo, and ends up falling in love with two fellow volunteers.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

The genre is Romantic Drama.

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

This movie needs to be made because there has never been a Peace Corps movie made before, and the Congo is the 4th world that Americans need to see.

4. How would you describe this script in two words?

In two words: compelling and original.

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

I've seen "Last of the Mohicans" the most.

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

I've been working on this screenplay for--don't laugh--35 years.

7. How many stories have you written?

This is the only story I've written.

8. What motivated you to write this screenplay?

My motivation is to write and sell this so I can stay in my house.

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

Obstacles to writing included raising three children and working full time for my husband's business.

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

Apart from writing, my passion is for singing and music.

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

I entered this Festival because my screenplay was accepted into the Beverly Hills Film Festival and I wanted to get as many eyes on it as possible.