THRILLER Festival Best Scene: The Presage, by Les Lahage (interview)
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Leisal Werster lived in the woodsy shadows of Marstons Mills, Cape Cod. A former clergyman with a mysterious past and even darker secret who’s now on the run. Jessica Stone is no stranger to seeing tragedy in her life. With one year of college left she’s more determined than ever to see her dreams come true. A chance encounter will bring these two strangers together, changing their lives and impacting the lives of others. Jessica will soon question the unfathomable as she’s pulled into a series of horrific events. A game of cat and mouse will ensue while unearthly eyes observe from afar.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Geoff Mays
Jess: Val Cole
Auntie: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your screenplay about?
It's a game of cat and mouse while the antagonist chases down an ancient artifact.
2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Suspense, thriller and drama.
3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
Intriguing characters, real life struggles, never seen before locations and an enticing storyline. It also begs the question, is there more to this life than just what we see?
4. How would you describe this script in two words?
Gripping and original.
5. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
Jaws.
6. How long have you been working on this screenplay?
Six to eight months.
7. How many stories have you written?
The Presage is my ninth screenplay.
8. What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)
My favorite song is Inner City Blues by Marvin Gaye.
9. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
The ending. I've never left an ending open for a sequel, The Presage was my first.
10. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Reading, hiking, art and living a healthy lifestyle.
11. You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?
Overall it's been very good.
12. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
My screenplay was the perfect fit, it's a suspense/thriller.
Any feedback, good or bad is always welcome; it comes with the territory. I'm very happy the reader was entertained, that's the main goal.
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