I entered my animated pilot "Frankie's Place." This is my first time entering this contest, so good luck to all!
Frankie's Place is an animated, comedy, soap-opera following Frankie, an average Frankenstein’s Monster, and his found family of supernatural outcasts as they navigate the everyday horrors of modern life at Frankie’s Place, the hottest monster bar in Silver Lake.
If “Scooby Doo” is “Beverly Hills 90201,” “Frankie’s Place” is “Melrose Place.” The action and dialogue are fast paced, sharp, and funny. The humor is biting, satirical, and occasionally gushing blood. There are soap opera story lines with our characters falling in and out of love, bed, and their own skins. While this is a comedy first and foremost, the characters are genuine, likable, and relatable in their own, unique and horrific ways. These creatures may be undead, Satan’s spans, but they are all looking for love, connection, and a place to belong. The visuals are comic book, POP art bold and colorful with Scooby Doo, Archer, and Tim Burton influences.
I hope you will check out the visuals and the pilot script here:
I am currently working on a short film version at the moment, so any advice or feedback would be welcome. I'm also just looking to connect with other writers/creators.
This is my first time submitting to a Stage32 competition, and the 4th script I've ever wrote, so I'm really excited to see what people think of it.
A little bit more about my animation feature script My World:
It centers itself around two lonely teenagers who are from different backgrounds/places. They go on a journey to take of the teens back to her home, whilst figuring out why she came here in the first place.
It's a journey of self discovery and loving yourself for all your differences, added with songs and scenery that will rattle your emotions.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it!
I wrote this story for a novella contest based on the following prompt: A dragon, an elf, and a dwarf embark on a quest to find the lost heir to the kingdom. Then, I also decided to write the screenpl...
I wrote this story for a novella contest based on the following prompt: A dragon, an elf, and a dwarf embark on a quest to find the lost heir to the kingdom. Then, I also decided to write the screenplay version, which led me here. With Morte, the Lost Heir, this is my first time submitting to a Stage32 competition.
The story takes place in a fantasy world where we meet the king's two sons, Morte and his younger brother, Sol. When the king falls ill, Sol believes he would be a much better king than the rightful heir, Morte, so through his schemes, the crown prince finds himself trapped in a catacomb with no way out. Morte's childhood friend, Tobi, becomes suspicious of Morte's mysterious disappearance, so he sets out to find and rescue him with the help of new friends he meets along the way:
a healer elf girl whose abilities are banned, a dragon who wants to become human, and a wizard who may know much more than he reveals.
It's a tale of sacrifice, where characters are forced to make difficult choices, often at the cost of their own desires. I hope their selflessness and unwavering courage, even in the face of overwhelming odds, will resonate with the audience, evoking a deep sense of empathy and admiration.
"Koun Apsara" is about Ra, a lonely Cambodian-American teenager, who is thrust into another world of Cambodian folklore, and he must save the land from an evil war while accepting his...
"Koun Apsara" is about Ra, a lonely Cambodian-American teenager, who is thrust into another world of Cambodian folklore, and he must save the land from an evil war while accepting his identity as a warrior of two worlds.
This was my first animated feature and I enjoyed every second of it. "Koun Apsara" is a deeply personal story that connects my Cambodian culture and struggles growing up as a Gay Asian-American. In addition, this story reflects the Khmer Rouge War and Genocide that my parents survived.
I hope my story can connect to fellow outcasts, survivors, and increase representation for unheard voices as well.
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Hi all,
I entered my animated pilot "Frankie's Place." This is my first time entering this contest, so good luck to all!
Frankie's Place is an animated, comedy, soap-opera following Frankie, an averag...
Expand commentHi all,
I entered my animated pilot "Frankie's Place." This is my first time entering this contest, so good luck to all!
Frankie's Place is an animated, comedy, soap-opera following Frankie, an average Frankenstein’s Monster, and his found family of supernatural outcasts as they navigate the everyday horrors of modern life at Frankie’s Place, the hottest monster bar in Silver Lake.
If “Scooby Doo” is “Beverly Hills 90201,” “Frankie’s Place” is “Melrose Place.” The action and dialogue are fast paced, sharp, and funny. The humor is biting, satirical, and occasionally gushing blood. There are soap opera story lines with our characters falling in and out of love, bed, and their own skins. While this is a comedy first and foremost, the characters are genuine, likable, and relatable in their own, unique and horrific ways. These creatures may be undead, Satan’s spans, but they are all looking for love, connection, and a place to belong. The visuals are comic book, POP art bold and colorful with Scooby Doo, Archer, and Tim Burton influences.
I hope you will check out the visuals and the pilot script here:
https://michaelderrydesigns.com/frankiesplace
I am currently working on a short film version at the moment, so any advice or feedback would be welcome. I'm also just looking to connect with other writers/creators.
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Some really great submissions kids!
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This is my first time submitting to a Stage32 competition, and the 4th script I've ever wrote, so I'm really excited to see what people think of it.
A little bit more about my animation feature script...
Expand commentThis is my first time submitting to a Stage32 competition, and the 4th script I've ever wrote, so I'm really excited to see what people think of it.
A little bit more about my animation feature script My World:
It centers itself around two lonely teenagers who are from different backgrounds/places. They go on a journey to take of the teens back to her home, whilst figuring out why she came here in the first place.
It's a journey of self discovery and loving yourself for all your differences, added with songs and scenery that will rattle your emotions.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it!
(The poster was created by a good friend of mine)
7 people like this
I wrote this story for a novella contest based on the following prompt: A dragon, an elf, and a dwarf embark on a quest to find the lost heir to the kingdom. Then, I also decided to write the screenpl...
Expand commentI wrote this story for a novella contest based on the following prompt: A dragon, an elf, and a dwarf embark on a quest to find the lost heir to the kingdom. Then, I also decided to write the screenplay version, which led me here. With Morte, the Lost Heir, this is my first time submitting to a Stage32 competition.
The story takes place in a fantasy world where we meet the king's two sons, Morte and his younger brother, Sol. When the king falls ill, Sol believes he would be a much better king than the rightful heir, Morte, so through his schemes, the crown prince finds himself trapped in a catacomb with no way out. Morte's childhood friend, Tobi, becomes suspicious of Morte's mysterious disappearance, so he sets out to find and rescue him with the help of new friends he meets along the way:
a healer elf girl whose abilities are banned, a dragon who wants to become human, and a wizard who may know much more than he reveals.
It's a tale of sacrifice, where characters are forced to make difficult choices, often at the cost of their own desires. I hope their selflessness and unwavering courage, even in the face of overwhelming odds, will resonate with the audience, evoking a deep sense of empathy and admiration.
6 people like this
Hello, everyone!
"Koun Apsara" is about Ra, a lonely Cambodian-American teenager, who is thrust into another world of Cambodian folklore, and he must save the land from an evil war while accepting his...
Expand commentHello, everyone!
"Koun Apsara" is about Ra, a lonely Cambodian-American teenager, who is thrust into another world of Cambodian folklore, and he must save the land from an evil war while accepting his identity as a warrior of two worlds.
This was my first animated feature and I enjoyed every second of it. "Koun Apsara" is a deeply personal story that connects my Cambodian culture and struggles growing up as a Gay Asian-American. In addition, this story reflects the Khmer Rouge War and Genocide that my parents survived.
I hope my story can connect to fellow outcasts, survivors, and increase representation for unheard voices as well.