THRILLER/SUSPENSE Festival Scene THE CASE OFFICER, by Ronald McQueen (intervew)
4m 10s
An FBI Surveillance Team is surprised to witness the arrival of Colonel Adad, a known Syrian War Criminal, at a local airport. They are more surprised when the Colonel is greeted by Director Armstrong, a senior Bureau Chief.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Harry: Steve Rizzo
Matthew: Shawn Devlin
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your screenplay about?
It's an urban thriller about revenge and justice, but with an underlying subtext about the creeping infiltration of surveillance.
2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?
It's an action/thriller with a nod to conspiracy theory and the dark side to human nature.
3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
There is a powerful central character supported by an ensemble crew of diverse individuals; despite an initial sense of unfairness in the world the ending is one of justice being served in a satisfying manner.
4. How would you describe this script in two words?
Fast moving.
5. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
The third man.
6. How long have you been working on this screenplay?
Six to eight weeks.
7. How many stories have you written?
Twelve.
8. What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)
I love music and can't state any favorites.
9. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Not enough coffee
10. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Music
11. You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?
This is a good platform and the user interface of the site is really friendly.
12. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
I had previously won an award here for a horror/SciFi script and found the feedback very useful and encouraging.