COMEDY Best Scene Script: Heaven Sent Me, by Jim Norman (interview)
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CAST LIST:
Narrator: Shawn Devlin
Mark: Geoff Mays
Erica: Julie Sheppard
Bobby: Sean Ballantyne
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your screenplay about?
A depressed firefighter falls in love with a guardian angel.
2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Romantic comedy; fantasy
3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
The themes of romance and our dreams of a guardian angel have broad audience appeal.
4. How would you describe this script in two words?
Funny fantasy.
5. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
When Harry Met Sally
6. How long have you been working on this screenplay?
Three months
7. How many stories have you written?
36 screenplays; one optioned; one produced.
8. What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)
Rhythm of the Rain
9. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Creating a believable ending
10. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Large format film photography
11. You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?
Excellent, consistent experience. Helpful is selecting festivals and competitions to submit screenplays to.
12. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
Reviews from others and the festival description.
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