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Screenwriting – DPMatlosz

Screenplays – Loglines – Pitch Decks

Burden of The Wolf

Finished feature film screenplay

  (coming of age/thriller)   

Tone: Jaws, Fargo, Harry Potter

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When a teen is killed by a wolf-like animal, four local teens conspire to solve the mystery despite the misguided pursuits of the small town Deputy and Sheriff. 

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Familiar Spirits

Finished feature film screenplay

(Coming of age – Fantasy) (Stand by Me in a Haunted House)

Tone: Stand by Me, Breakfast Club, Stranger Things

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A new teen in a small town sneaks out with classmates to spend a night in a haunted house, through the paranormal experience the teens test each others will, build bonds and learn… ‘We are all a little Jacked Up.’

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Is There Life On Earth?

Finished feature film screenplay

An overworked designer is abducted by a beautiful Alien-Human hybrid, through the encounter they forge a unique relationship that will change his life forever!

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Chang Chang Chaaang

TV Streaming Pilot

 

(Family Drama)

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel with an Asian American Soul Singer

Tone: Crazy Rich Asians and The Commitments

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Leanne Chang is a successful Asian American accountant who yearns to be a soul singer, but when a sudden family crisis occurs Leanne is expected to abandon her dreams 

and take care of  her traditional Asian family.

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This show is inspired by “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” and “Crazy Rich Asians,” with the raw, passionate style of soul music featured inAlan Parker’s, “The Commitments.”

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Co-Written with Mallory Low

 

Blood of Brothers

Finished feature film screenplay

(True Life – Police Drama)

Tone: Training Day,  Se7en)

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The true life story of brothers, one a criminal gang member, the other a decorated police officer, when one of them is murdered the family struggles to endure the tragedy.

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The Smith’s

Finished feature film screenplay

 

(True Life – Police Drama)

Tone: Training Day,  Se7en)

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A political assassin turns against the system and commits one last act of martyrdom.

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Heart of Glass

The true story of Saul Alcarez (Doc and Feature) 

Sizzle shot

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Based on the life of world renowned glass maker Saul Alcarez, his harrowing journey from a troubled youth in Mexico, to a homeless life in Santa Barbara, CA. Meeting his soul mate, finishing college and becoming a world renown glass artist, teacher and mentor.

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See the Sizzle here