The butterfly prince is a story of a fictional character K.A.M.60 that attempt to honour the great French astronomer Charles Messier who developed the Messier catalogue and discovered many Messier objects in the sky in particular in the Virgo constellation. In the book K.A.M.60 real name is = Karlex Antoine Messier 60 and he is part of the Messier family. In real life The Messier 60 object is the twin/butterfly galaxies.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Val Cole
King Messier: Shawn Devlin
Queen Alba: Hannah Ehman
KAM60: Steve Rizzo
Uncle M104: Geoff Mays

Get to know the writer:

1. What is your screenplay about?

The butterfly prince is a story of a fictional character K.A.M.60 that attempt to honour the great French astronomer Charles Messier who developed the Messier catalogue and discovered many Messier objects in the sky in particular in the Virgo constellation. K.A.M.60 real name is = Karlex Aristoteles Messier 60 and he is part of the Messier family. In real life The Messier 60 object is the twin/butterfly galaxies.

The plot is about jealousy, family feuds adventures and love. The constellations of Libra and Leo that are a couple have declared the war to the Virgo constellation just because of jealousy, they wiped out the Virgo constellation population. The only people left are the Messier family. They decided to send KAM60 (1) of their sons to the planet earth in a quest to find 10 virgins/maidens to married the 10 Messier brothers and repopulated the Virgo constellation again.

K.A.M.60 Embarks in a quest and very interested journey where he not only achieved his goals of find the correct Maidens whom married the Messier brothers, along the way he meets very interesting characters such as Centaurs, witches, Mythological creatures, Gods, zodiac constellations etc. He also lived the most amazing adventures rescuing, helping, curing, advising and even fighting for or with people once he lands in the planet Earth. Also, all the way the constellations of Libra and Leo (the bad guys on this plot) will do something to stop K.A.M.60 to achieve his goals but like a great hero he always defeats them.
Additional, despite that this is a fantasy book most of the heroes KAM60, the maidens etc are based in real people. People that inspired me and that I believe will inspire others. Example of these people are; Charles Messier, Juana Cruz the 1st female Spanish bullfighter, Magdalena Zeger the 1st female astronomer, Marie Jose Perec, the best French female sprinter, ancient civilizations such as the Mayans, the Olmecs, the Dahomey’s, the Vikings, The Amazon female warriors etc.

There are also some interesting twists in the story such as the inclusion of fake/false Maidens, the Emerald ring that determines which are the real maidens/virgins, the butterflies tattoos and character names (most maidens have a butterfly name and of course all of them must have a butterfly tattoo, like KHAM 60 also had one) there is plenty of adventures, magic, mysteries, suspense, drama, mystic, action, Love, friendship, team work etc Plus the stunning locations around the world where all these adventures occurs.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Fantasy- Adventure-Sci Fiction-Young Adults

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

This screenplay should be made into a movie because of the novelty of the constellations being seen and acting like humans. There are lots of movies about celestial bodies, stars, planets, and even moons, but I have never heard about a movie that explores the constellations, particularly the Virgo constellation, and intertwines them from the point of view of Astronomy and Astrology.

This screenplay should be made a movie because have plenty of action and twists, as well as jealousy and betrayal

This screenplay has the potential to be a movie with several sequels. It should be made into a movie because there are lots of heroes in this story. KAM60 is not the only hero; here, all the maidens are heroes as well.

This screenplay features a strong characterization of female heroes, with all ten maidens portrayed as powerful figures. I believe that the world needs more real female heroes who can inspire a new generation of girls worldwide.

The characters in this play are inspired by real people. I have changed their names slightly because I do not have permission from their families to use their real names. However, their professions and values are accurately represented.

Lena is Character #3, an astronomer and astrologer. Her character is inspired by the real-life figure Magdalena Zeger, from whom the name "Lena" is derived. She was Danish and is recognized as the first female astronomer in history. According to Wikipedia, Magdalena Zeger (born circa 1491; died January 16, 1568) was an astrologer, astronomer, and calendar maker. She was the first woman to independently publish research in astrology.

Juana Cruz is recognized as the first female Spanish bullfighter in history. She was an extraordinary woman who challenged the Spanish dictator and the outdated beliefs that women could not be bullfighters. The character in the screenplay is named Hanna Crusalida, also known as Aurora. According to Wikipedia, Juana Cruz de la Casa (Spanish: 12 February 1917 – 18 May 1981), also known as Juanita Cruz, was a pioneering Spanish woman bullfighter and is considered one of the trailblazers in women's bullfighting in Spain.

Marie-José Pérec, the top female sprinter from France and the Caribbean, is portrayed by the character Pieris Napi in the screenplay. According to Wikipedia, Marie-José Pérec was born on May 9, 1968, in Guadeloupe. She is a celebrated French athlete who made history as the first sprinter to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the 400-meter dash, among numerous other achievements.

The most important aspect of this story is that it honors the French astronomer, Charles Messier. In the 18th century, he discovered numerous celestial objects and developed the Messier Catalogue. In the screenplay, his character is referred to as King Messier, and all the members of the Messier family are based on the astronomical objects he discovered. KAM60 corresponds to Messier object 60, which is also known as the Butterfly Galaxy because its appearance resembles that of twin galaxies.

This screenplay should be made into a movie because it is a beautiful story of love and sacrifice—the love of Kham60 for his family, his wife Ixchel, his people in Virgo, and the people of planet Earth.

This screenplay should be made into a movie because it teaches history, astronomy, and geography in a fun and entertaining way.

This screenplay should be made into a movie because it will be stunningly beautiful. As I was writing, I pictured magnificent butterflies, intricate tattoos, vibrant birds, the beauty of celestial bodies, and the planet Earth, along with the enchanting Archangel Ariel. These elements will look amazing on the big screen, and the costume designer will have a fantastic time creating the outfits for all these beautiful characters.

This screenplay has the potential to become a blockbuster, similar to the Harry Potter movies. I have much more to discuss about it and can provide additional information to develop multiple films like Harry Potter.

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

exquisite and imaginative, magical!

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

6 months

6. How many stories have you written?

4

7. What motivated you to write this screenplay?

It was an inspiration during 2 months every morning after I woke up, I felt the urge to type and this information just came into my mind and I type it.
For two months, each morning after waking up, I felt an urge to type. The information flowed into my mind, and I typed it out.

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

The formatting, I am struggling to write in the correct formatting. I bought some software but I do not know how to use it therefore, the formatting still a problem

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

Dancing, Travelling, Acting, Reading, Nature and conservation programs.

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

I was interested in this opportunity because it is a female festival, and I have ten female heroes in my story. I thought that female producers might find a story about butterflies more engaging than their male counterparts. I believed that a female team, including the director and producer, could better appreciate the beauty of this screenplay.

I felt frustrated with the initial feedback—not because it was wrong, but because I was open to criticism. The issue was that there seemed to be a demand for proper formatting, and I had no idea how to achieve that. Alison provided some advice and recommended software, which I purchased, but I still struggled to use it effectively. As a result, I remain stuck with formatting issues.

I received emails offering various services, but no one has provided guidance on how to properly format a screenplay or sent me any guidelines or examples to learn from.

To me, creating videos, pitching, and marketing don't hold much value if I can't write the screenplay in the correct format. No one will take my writing seriously if it's not properly formatted. Therefore, the services being offered don't excite or interest me because they don't address my formatting problem. I hope this makes my concerns clear.

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

I am a fun of Jodie Foster; Favorites movies CONTACT and the silence of the Lambs.

Also, I loved the Indiana Jones series, in particular Raiders of the lost Arc and the last Crusade