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Click below to read script and the storyboard from "Glacial Breeze."

Of course for the protection of everyone this script is registered with the Writers Guild of America and Copyrighted. So feel free to read "Glacial Breeze." listed below.

Script

Shooting Script - Storyboard

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Some of the first pages have blank areas at the beginning or top of the page. They actually begin at the bottom of the page as I copied only from the beginning of the specific scene which rarely begins at the top of the page! This was to maintain the original script format. Converting to Adobe caused some spaces. This is only on the first page. Scroll down to the bottom and continue scrolling for the remaining pages of the scene.

"Love at first sight or more acurately the physical attraction and desire of someone at first sight is under the microscope when we see if that attraction and desire remain after they see and get to know the whole person?"
Movie Synopsis

We are currently developing "Glacial Breeze" a short film you can read more about below. We will use this as a business tool to showcase the type of films we produce. After production we plan to submit it to several film festivals. These include the major film festivals, such as Sundance and Toronto.We will also focus heavily on short film festivals such as, The Palm Springs International Short Film Festival, the Hollywood Film Festival and others. We will target the festivals we have determined are the best for exposure to Hollywood executives, agents and promoters. Here we will not only promote the film but also Abilities United Productions committment to breaking the stereotypes by featuring characters with a disability.

The idea behind this short film:

Universally we all know about and even ask ourselves, once I get to know the whole person will I still want to be with that person? Being with someone at first is different then after we get to know that person. And sometimes we ask ourselves can I stand to be with this person for years to come? Or for how many more years? Well I have taken that universal theme and applied it to my life in which it is more dramatic taking it from the figuratively speaking to the literally speaking and often with quicker results!

In certain circumstances, when my wheelchair wasn't seen, I got a completely different interaction with people then when I was "rolling through life." Especially with those of the opposite sex. But what a surprise when we met for a date and I come rolling to her front door or into a restaurant we planned to meet at.

Everyone reacts a little differently but it still fits into one of a couple categories. Either she is polite and doesn't want to hurt your feelings so she will play along until it is clear she isn't any longer attracted on a physical level and she gets out of the date. Or there are those who are so afraid that they might get emotional attached to someone that isn't their dream man they quickly make a reason to end the date as soon as possible. Then there is those that are afraid that the slightlest kindness they show will be misinterpreted and they will never get rid of someone they really have no idea about.

Not all of my dates went one of these routes. At least not at first! And sometimes the categories mentioned above still manifest themselves when they do know me as a paraplegic in a wheelchair and I ask them out. They quickly find a reason not to, or are too afraid of hurting my feelings that they accept but ruling out any romantic interests before seeing if any might develop and clearly only "as friends" even if they don't mention that up front!

But then there are those who look beyond the dramatic appearance of my disability and want to get to know me. Those are really good people and especially good when it is a single and attarctive woman that I can date! Those are the ones that look at and treat me as a person first and someone with a disability second or thirdly. What happens after the date or dates, well that is another story for another time!

Style and Format:

This will be shot on 35mm. I have it condensed and quick moving so the final running time will be approximately 10-12 minutes. No dialogue. I have done this for a couple of reasons.

First reason is that attraction is usually initially about visually appealing desire or curiosity. It is body language and if all of that goes well then there will be verbal communicating. This story is all about that leading up to the date. It is a story of an attractive man and woman leading seperate but parallel existence. They are both paraplegics but it isn't known to the audience or the characters in the story until the end.

Another reason for no dialogue is because I want the audience to interject their thoughts and what they would say as these two individuals are being hit upon by others of the opposite sex. And their reaction to when the audience sees them in a wheelchair. Giving them a moment to look at themselves and judge their own reactions.

Finally, and this is more of a bonus then a reason, is that without dialogue we have saved a lot of money in production! We will add sound effects in post-production but it will save a lot that can be spent on other things required in 35mm filmming and still be a managable budget with a great look.

Progress:

I am the writer, director and producer. Happy to announce that the leading male role has been cast and will be, Keith Cavill. I am currently seeking personel to fill key positions. Namely a Director of Photography with 35mm experience and a Production Manager. I am also writing a business plan including a budget for this film.  Ideally we are also seeking an Executive Producer to assist with funding. This is all moving forward and can expect updates here in this section often.   

 
 
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