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Screenwriting

Journal of A Dinka Boy (Feature Length Screenplay)

Genre:  Historical, Drama, Political

Awards:

  1. Bahamas Film Festival (Writers Residency Program)
    Date: 2023
    🏆 Winner
  2. Christian Film Festival
    Date: 2020
    🏆 First Place
  3. Near Nazareth Festival (NNF)
    Date: 2020
    🏅 Semi Finalist

    Logline: Amidst religious turmoil in Sudan, the journey of triplets—Noah, Simon, and Matthew—unfolds from a village split by faith to a "Terror March" chronicled in a journal, leading to a reunion in New York that challenges beliefs and unearths lost family ties.

    Synopsis: After their mother's death, linked to superstitious beliefs about her infidelity, the triplets Noah, Simon, and Matthew are thrust into religious upheaval when their village embraces Christianity. As they begin their education in a Christian school, government forces, advocating for Islam, massacre their village. With his cherished journal, Noah documents the horrors they witness as they escape.

    In New York, Noah's writings catch the attention of renowned journalist, Justice Johnson, a man battling his skepticism and personal demons, especially concerning his elusive ex-wife. As the story unfolds, the threads of fate intertwine, bringing unexpected family reunions and challenging the beliefs of all involved, leading to Justice's own spiritual awakening.


    Wicked Season

    Genre: Crime, suspense, historical

    Awards: 

    1. Feel the Real International Film Festival
    Date: 2020
    🥉 Third Place
    2. Film Four Corners Virtual Film Festival
    Date: 2020
    🎬 Official Selection
    3. Monthly Film Festival
    Date: 2020
    🏅 Semi-Finalist

      Logline:
      In Oklahoma City, on the centennial of Oklahoma's statehood, 108-year-old Nara Whitecloud is confronted with the ghosts of her past: the wicked season of the Osage Indian Murders. As young researcher Jason unravels a century-old conspiracy with Nara's great-niece, Journey, they unveil hidden sins, shifting alliances, and the quest for justice that transcends time.

      Synopsis: "Wicked Season" weaves a dual narrative across time, connecting present-day Oklahoma City with its turbulent past in the 1920s, centered on the infamous Osage Indian Murders. Nara Whitecloud, the last survivor of the Osage Murders, becomes the link between the two eras. Her speech during Oklahoma's centennial statehood celebrations reopens a painful chapter of history, recounting her family's tragic encounter with the malevolent Willie Walton, who married into her family with designs on Osage land.

      Parallel to Nara's recollections, the present-day story follows Jason, an eager researcher, and Journey Knee, Nara's great-niece. Together, they delve into the sinister past of the Osage Murders, uncovering a web of greed, betrayal, and systemic injustice. Driven by suspicions surrounding Journey's grandmother's death, their investigation reveals a deep-seated conspiracy that stretches across generations.

      The narrative masterfully blurs the lines between past and present, drawing parallels in themes of heartbreak, resilience, and justice. As the story culminates, the perpetrators of the past face justice, while the present sees the planting of seeds for understanding and hope. The tale closes with Jason's profound realization of history's repeating patterns, leaving a resonant message about the ongoing struggle for justice and reconciliation.

      The Miracle of Isabelle Herrera

      Genre: Faith, suspense, drama, 

      Awards:

      1. Prague International Film Festival
        Date: 2021
        🏆 Second Best Short Script
      2. Christian Film Festival
        Date: 2020
        🏆 Best Short Script
      3. Guiones La Nova Films
        Date: 2020
        🏅 Semi-Finalist for Best International Short
      4. INROADS SCREENWRITING FELLOWSHIP
        Date: 2019
        🏅 Semi-Finalist for Fellowship Short Screenplay

      Logline:

      Amid a baffling leprosy outbreak in East Los Angeles, 85-year-old Isabella Herrera, revered as a mystic by expectant mothers, shocks the community by declaring her own pregnancy. As her doctor, Dr. Cornelius, struggles to balance skepticism with reverence, Isabella's extraordinary journey intersects with that of Abrielle, a young woman navigating her own complex pregnancy..

      Synopsis: In East Los Angeles, amidst a mysterious and alarming leprosy outbreak, the community is steeped in the lore of Isabella Herrera, an 85-year-old woman revered for her mystical guidance to expectant mothers. When Isabella announces her own miraculous pregnancy, it sends ripples of disbelief and wonder through the neighborhood. Reminiscent of biblical stories, her claim challenges the boundaries of faith and science.

      Dr. Jonathan Cornelius, Isabella’s physician and the husband of her pastor, finds himself torn between medical logic and the revered status of his patient. As skepticism simmers quietly in the community, Dr. Cornelius wrestles with the possibility of Isabella’s mental decline, despite the respect and admiration she commands.

      Parallel to Isabella's enigmatic situation is the story of Abrielle Castillo, a young woman expecting a child under the shadow of her partner's hereditary illness. Faced with fears for her unborn child's health, Abrielle's life unexpectedly intertwines with Isabella's, weaving a tale of faith confronting fear.

      As the leprosy outbreak looms in the background, adding a layer of urgency and mystery to the narrative, these two women's journeys converge. What unfolds is a poignant exploration of belief in miracles, the resilience of the human spirit, and the mysterious ways destiny unfolds, profoundly transforming the lives of everyone it touches

      Strange Days in Washington Park (Short Screenplay)

      Genre: Drama, Mystery, Supernatural/Fantasy

      Awards and Recognitions:

      1. Genre Celebration Festival
        Location: Tokyo, Japan
        Date: 2019
        🏆 Best Short Screenplay
      2. Top Indie Film Awards
        Location: Tokyo, Japan
        Date: 2019
        🏅 Nominee for Best Short Script
      3. New York Movie Awards - Monthly Festival
        Location: New York, NY
        Date: 2020
        🎥 Official Selection
      4. Wimbledon Library Film Club
        Location: Wimbledon, London
        Date: 2020
        🎥 Official Selection


      Logline:

      In a suburban neighborhood grappling with life, death, and mystical occurrences, Xavier Jericho finds his world upended by two powerful forces: the arrival of Malia, a young Muslim woman betrothed to a man she doesn't love, and the near-death experiences of his dying younger brother, Daniel, who reveals secrets better left buried.

      Synopsis:  

      "Strange Days in Washington Park" centers on Xavier Jericho, whose quiet life is disrupted by intriguing new neighbor Malia, a young Muslim woman, and the mystical transformation of his home. Xavier's brother Daniel, battling Sickle Cell Anemia, discovers a unique ability to convey messages from the beyond during his illness, revealing a dark family secret kept by their sister, Jade.

      Xavier's world further complicates when he learns of Malia's impending arranged marriage, prompting him to contemplate a rescue. Before he can act, Malia's despair leads her to a brink of madness. A night of cosmic events brings dramatic changes: Daniel unexpectedly recovers, while Malia's future hangs in balance.

      The story culminates in a climactic revelation of hidden truths, shaking the community's foundations and teaching Xavier that some secrets have irreversible consequences.