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​THE WIDOW'S WALK
by Deborah Whitaker
​"Oscar-winning dialogue for the right actress"- Dave Goetsch, EP The Big Bang Theory

A love story between a genuine American heroine and American ingenuity. 
Drama, Feature  (Inspired by the true story)
Logline: In 1856, at the dawn of women's rights, a 19-year-old pregnant bride of a clipper ship captain takes command of a mammoth clipper ship of 35 men, successfully sailing through a hurricane, icebergs, and a potential mutiny to safe port in San Francisco, all while nursing her husband, the captain, back to health. 
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CLIMATE
by Deborah Whitaker
Out of tune. Out of balance. Out of time.

Drama, Feature
​Logline: A geologist and soccer Mom is thrown into the epicenter of a perilous geo-engineering scheme when a massive solar storm threatens to slam the earth with a knockout punch.
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​PARADIGM
by Justin Scarelli & Deborah Whitaker

​Consciousness: The Final Frontier
Science Fiction, Television Series
Logline: When a female astronaut's mind-altering experience aboard the International Space Station jeopardizes a mission to teleport consciousness beyond the body, a neuroscientist may hold the key.
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​SPLASH in the CITY
by Deborah Whitaker & Craig Cloutier

​Based on Playing in 3D Series of Life Fables with the Splash City Cartoon Mentors
​(for Adults and Young Adults)

Adult Animation Limited Series 
Logline: Five animated women turn a former gossip rag into "Splash in the City," a media outlet that encourages the oppressed citizens of Splash City to challenge the status quo and splash good vibes for a change. They are transforming their world by transforming themselves.

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The Need for Heroine's Journey Stories
by Deborah Whitaker
I don't recall ever being this disappointed in a film. Loving Madeleine L'Engle's Newbery award-winning A Wrinkle in Time about the story of Meg Murry and her otherworldly travels, I looked forward to seeing it turned into a film. I was especially excited after hearing about the female filmmakers behind it: Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon (Wild, Big Little Lies), Ava DuVernay (Selma, 13th) and Jennifer Lee (Frozen, Frozen II), among others. But by the very first act my heart sank, and I almost didn't make it to the end. Read More...
Photo of pen and flowers by Debby Hudson
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