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. |
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. |
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 Television Series/Dramedy 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, think on their own, and splash good vibes for a change. They are transforming their world by transforming themselves. |
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...
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