Projects : In Development

THE BACK NINE: A HOLLYWOOD CONNECTION (DOCUMENTARY)

A follow-up to the critically acclaimed first film in the series (THE BACK NINE), we catch up with the golfer, who at 40 accepted the challenge to chase his dream of playing professional golf. With his passion for the sport, the right team, training schedule and commitment, he took his handicap from 15 to 4. As the quest continues, Fitzgerald draws the connection between Hollywood and golf. The film captures the history of Palm Springs, playground to the stars. With a career in the movie business, seeing how these two worlds intersect in his life, Fitzgerald finds himself at a crossroads. Golf? Film? Both?

BAKSHI ART PROJECT (UNTITLED DOCUMENTARY)

Told through the eyes of legendary filmmaker Ralph Bakshi, this film is about art and inspiration, a journey seen through the eyes of America's greatest artistic heroes. America is often referred to as the "melting pot" and this concept applies to America's approach to art - a blend of people, talent, experiences, and imagination. As we trace the stories of these artists, drawing connections to their place in American history, we will better understand their influence on both Ralph's work and work of other writers, poets, musicians, and filmmakers. Told in a Ken Burns-style, with Ralph's personal story as a throughline, we will explore the histories, art and influence of those who inspired him most, such as: Jack Kerouac, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Jackson Pollock, John Coltrane, Bill Maudin, and many, many more. From Quentin Tarantino, to film and art critics, interviewees will discuss how they were inspired by Ralph's work. This film will also explore Ralph's feelings on how America seems to have lost its way, its sense of purpose, its heroes; and yet by highlighting those who had such an influence on his life, he hopes to inspire new heroes on their artistic journey. The film will conclude with his Fine Art Show and Animation Life Achievement Award in New York, reinforcing that regardless of your age of experience, "once an artist - always an artist."

THE LAST GASP

The story follows Dr. Gavin Chase and a handful of other top-notch environmental scientists as they search for a solution to the problems of their day. They fight to warn the world of impending environmental disaster and race to discover its causes. Sometime in the not-too-distant future, an abandoned missile silo known as THE TOMB has been transformed into a safe, luxurious refuge for the most wealthy and most powerful. Gavin's son Daniel leads their family across the country towards the Tomb, in a final effort to save their lives and ultimately make a difference for the future of mankind. People on the outside must fight for survival in a toxic environment. The human genome is changing, adapting to the noxious air. Those who show symptoms are called "Mutes", human evolution in the wrong direction. They are gathering in masse, to attack the privileged community inside the Tomb, while the leaders inside plot their escape to outer space. Humanity is failing... the biosphere is dying... this is THE LAST GASP

MITCHELL

W Mitchell guides passengers up and down the famous streets of San Francisco, as a strong and entertaining cable-car grip man. Coming off a great day of piloting his first solo flight, he navigates the streets of SF on his motorbike and is cut off by a laundry truck and goes up in flames. With burns over 70 percent of his body, he eventually manages to walk again and moves to Colorado to be closer to nature. There, he becomes a successful businessman and eventually buys his own plane. Life is good again...until a complication with his new plane forces a crash landing. He finds himself paralyzed from the waist down. Step by step, Mitchell moves forward in his life in spite of these enormous challenges. He becomes an internationally acclaimed mayor and leads a 4-year crusade to save a mountain range in Colorado from a powerful mining company. As an award-winning keynote speaker, he now empowers audiences to take responsibility for life's inevitable challenges and to embrace the power of taking charge of even the most discouraging events.

SEQUENCE

A hair-raising and thought-provoking thriller set in the burgeoning new world of Reprogenetics: the technology that will change our evolution by genetically enhancing humans through DNA modification. Claire Claibourne - a brilliant but apprehensive post-graduate in gene research finds herself at the heart of an immense and terrifying conspiracy led by her father and a powerful circle of industry and political leaders. In an effort t overturn the secret mission and the fate of the human race, she must accept the role she was destined to play and rely upon unknown powers endowed to her at birth.

SERENDIPITY GREEN

In this devilishly funny story, we are introduced to Tuttwyler, Ohio, the perfect Midwestern town: beautiful main square, a gazebo dripping with gingerbread, leafy streets lined with big white houses. Even the town's annual summer festival, Squaw Days, is perfect. The only thing that's not perfect is Howie Dornick's house. The eyesore is right on the parade route and hasn't been painted in years. With pressure from the Parade Committee, Howie agrees to paint his house, but not white like all the others. It's an unusual shade of green and the town is in an uproar. Then, at the annual Festival, Hugh Harbinger sees the house. As New York City's most famous color designer, he sees huge potential, and names it Serendipity Green, soon to be the next big color. Thanks to the raging success of this new color and the merchandising extravaganza that ensues, simpleton Howie and his eco-friendly, librarian lover Katherine Hardihood are brought out of their shells, inspired to finally make a meaningful contribution to the world beyond their small town by standing up for their right to "color" their lives as they see fit.

SHOOTING AN ALBATROSS

In 1943, it's wartime in Hollywood. The US Army Battalion takes over El Rancho Golf Course, the only year a full season of professional golf is cancelled. As the war wages on, a challenge match is scheduled to take place at El Rancho, Army against Navy, each presenting their best player to partner with his respective General. The Army's Private Wilkins practices daily, while tensions mount between the other soldiers, the General, and the surrounding community. When Wilkins falls in love with the daughter of a movie mogul, whose mansion lines an El Rancho fairway, the drama escalates with intrigue, jealousy, and murder. After the fateful match, Wilkins is forced to return to war with his Battalion, leaving his new love behind. Soon, the war comes to an end. Will he make it back to La La Land and the girl who patiently awaits his return?

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