21 October 2012
Earlier this year, I participated in the 72 Hour Script Fest. I had to write a seven-page screenplay for a short film in 72 hours. I had three criteria:
- Setting – the forest
- Genre – Sci-fi
- Central thematic element – spilling coffee on oneself
In a basement in Ogden, UT, in the house of The Hippo’s parents, I brought forth The Pariah of Aquimon.
I submitted my script and ended up one of the 30 finalists. This meant, a team (or teams) would pick my script as their criteria for the 72 Hour Film Fest.
I learned during the competition that a group of three 17-year-olds and two 19-year-olds had picked my script and were filming their adaptation.
You can see the film, by Ashley Ellis Productions, here.
Enjoy.
-JPR
Joey, I wanted to tell you again how great your movie was. Thank you for sharing with us the first time you watched it. You are such a talented human. We are so proud of you and your creative abilities. Your imagination knows no bounds. This proves to us we will soon be seeing your name in the who’s who of comediens. We look forward to the your next Movie.
Love, Bobbie and Mike