CAST LIST:

Narrator: Julie Sheppard
Jake: Geoff Mays
Bartender: Shawn Devlin
Robin: Steve Rizzo

Get to know the writer:

1. What is your screenplay about?
More Going Down is a neo-noir crime thriller set in Miami's underworld, where power, seduction, and betrayal collide. It follows Jake, a man caught in a deadly web between his dangerous lover, his powerful enemies, and his own survival instincts. As bodies pile up and double-crosses multiply, Jake learns the hard way that in Miami, love can kill faster than a bullet.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Crime Thriller | Neo-Noir | LGBTQ+ Drama

2. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
Because Hollywood is starving for bold, stylish crime stories with fresh perspectives. More Going Down delivers a sexy, dangerous, high-stakes thriller in the vein of Body Heat and Uncut Gems, but with a modern, LGBTQ+ edge. It's a pulpy noir with real heart-a ride that grips you from the first frame to the last bullet.

3. How would you describe this script in two words?
Seductive. Lethal.

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

Body Heat - A neo-noir masterclass in seduction, betrayal, and power.

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

More Going Down has been refined and honed over multiple drafts, through industry feedback, and with a sharp focus on character depth and narrative impact.

6. How many stories have you written?
Multiple, including:

One Less Egg to Fry (Neo-Noir Crime Drama)
The Shaft (Psychological Thriller)
The Woman on the Bench (Dramatic Character Study)
The Substitute Wife (Period Noir Murder Mystery) - Now under contract with VOYAGE MEDIA

7. What motivated you to write this screenplay?
I wanted to tell a raw, intoxicating crime story where passion and power collide. Miami is the perfect backdrop for a world where love, crime, and survival intertwine in a deadly dance. I wrote the song, "More Going Down" and after I finished I get the idea of the screenplay.

8. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Like all great noir stories, the challenge was in crafting a tight, layered plot where every move is a step toward betrayal or redemption. The balance of tension, desire, and violence had to be just right.

9. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
I'm passionate about storytelling in all forms-music, film, and the emotional weight behind human decisions. The intersection of art and tension is what makes stories unforgettable.

10. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
I wanted to test More Going Down in a competitive setting. Winning the Best Scene award proves that this story has the punch, tension, and cinematic energy to captivate audiences. The feedback was insightful, and I'm excited to continue shaping this into something undeniable.

11. What movie have you watched the most times in your life?
Rear Window; Death Becomes Her