In an Underground Lab, a Scientist, General and Saboteur All Wrestle to Control the Latest Bio-Weapon, a Perfect Soldier
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In an underground lab, a scientist, General and saboteur all wrestle to control the latest bio-weapon, a perfect soldier. But only one of them will have the power to take it. Format: Short Genre: Political Sci Fi Thriller Status: Financing Director: Chamoun Issa Writers: Eleanor Ball & Sam Keogh Producer: Jade Alexander & Leena Salmela Exec Producer: Christine Hartland Production Co: Little Jade Productions AIM: The aim of this project is to collaborate with exciting new creatives and work with the best up and coming talent in the UK. SYNOPSIS: Deep in an underground facility a weapons demonstration is taking place. Attending the demonstration are, traditionalist GENERAL JEREMY IMRIE, lead scientist DR HELEN CASSA and the subject JOHN TREHERNE. Dr Cassa is excitedly leading the experiment, hoping that her newly developed technology will be used. Whilst General Imrie is expressing concern over the type of project, and not a bit confused when the identity of the test subject is revealed. The clueless victim of the human testing is JOHN TREHERNE, a soldier, with a history of military sabotage. The General realises that John is a turncoat, betraying MI6 and his country –with a history that involves The General’s dead son. Helen is delighted to have a human test subject for her new DNA-coded weapon and unleashes her new soldier, a DNA coded mosquito onto the test subject. As the mosquito buzzes, Helen and the General engage in a battle for dominance, whilst Treherne and the General in debate eachother’s ethics. The former claims that the General's moral compass is sodden with self- www.littlejadeproductions.com interest, while the General loathes Treherne for causing the death of his son. There is revenge in the air as the mosquito bites Treherne. Leaving him dying painfully on the floor. Dr Cassa now reveals this was not a weapons demonstration for the government, but a demonstration of power for the group Helen belongs to. General Imrie is to relay this back to his current government. Helen assures him that he will be hearing more from them soon. As he leaves Helen has secured a hair sample from which she can use his DNA. Later the General alone reading the paper in the park happens find a buzzing nearby. He remembers the mosquito, chilled to the bone. --- STAGE We are currently setting up for a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to help us fund this exciting project. We are going to be hoping a minimum of £5000 which will cover minimum expenses with a bit left for contingency and set build. The project is constantly evolving and there is room for an executive producer to come on board and help finance, or bring in-kind deals on kit/equipment. We are all working together to create an exciting film with the best up and coming creatives in the UK. www.littlejadeproductions.com Cast We previously held a round table read in 2012 with this fantastic cast. The script was very well received by all the actors. Patrick Regis - Treherne Credits include; The Decoy Bride, Spooks, Rise of the Footsoldier, Anaconda III, Casualty IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1756686/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Paul Freeman - The General – TO BE OFFERED Credits include: Indiana Jones, Hot Fuzz & A Fantastic Fear of Everything IMDB - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0293550/ Jade Alexander - Helen IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2699004/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Jade Alexander has performed in the US, UK and Australia. She trained at Actors College of Theatre and Television for 3 years. She’s worked in the UK, US and Australia. Recent projects include CHRONONAUT directed by Neil Johnson (ALIEN ARMAGEDDON), Opaque directed by John Michael Mouskos and DOP Hamish Doyne Ditmas (MAMMA MIA, THE KINGS SPEECH). Jade will be appearing in a US thriller feature THE WESTWOOD MURDERS directed by Jason Cooper and will be released late 2013 by Aspect Films, FARE with Christian Cooke and BAFTA winning DOP Steve Lawes (Sherlock) and SPARKS & EMBERS, starring Kris Marshall and directed by Gavin Boyter (due end of 2013). www.littlejadeproductions.com CREW Chamoun Issa – Director He studied at Stockholm Film School and the National Film and Televisions School where he was taught by Stephen Frears. His graduation film 'Bilingual', was shown at film festivals around the world.Since then, he has worked on commercial and viral projects such as Toyota and Friggs, to name a few. http://www.chamounissa.com Christine Hartland - Executive Producer Christine has over fifteen years of experience in corporate film and event production - corporate clients include BT, Nokia, Barclays, GSK, sanofi-aventis, Volvo (3D film), BlackBerry, Ford, Human Rights Watch etc. - and has worked on projects such as World Expo 2000. In 2008 she produced her first feature film, the political thriller WMD by David Holroyd represented by Independent Film Company which had its simultaneous UK Theatrical and iTunes release in Autumn 2009. Since producing WMD, she has executive produced two features films, VERITY’S SUMMER by Palme d’Or Nominee Ben Crowe and LIFE JUST IS by Alex Barrett currently on the festival circuit as well as developing other features. Christine was part of the 2008/09 Guiding Lights mentoring scheme with producer mentorDamian Jones (IRON LADY). She is a member of Women in Film & TV and a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Jade Alexander – Producer Jade Alexander is an award winning producer, who works in all aspects of film, such as narrative feature films, shorts, music videos, commercials & virals for DHP Studios. Her clients include Adidas, Sky, Nike, TM Lewin, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Centrepoint Tower in Sydney and Cambridge University. Whether acting or producing Jade loves creating exciting genre entertainment. Leena Salmela – Co-Producer Has has worked on Frances Ha (US film) with Noah Baumbach, and previously worked at DHP Studios. She is excited to be working alongside to make this come to life. Chloe Cronyn - Assistant Producer Previously worked on films in Australia and has now come to London and is currently working as an AP at a film and corporates company. www.littlejadeproductions.com Samat – VFX Samat is an amazing VFX artist with 10 years in the industry, with a complete understand of all aspects of production in Film, TV and Games. A strong artistic sensibility in areas of VFX animation, composition, motion design and character animation. Samat has worked on Fast & Furious, Bodycount (Game), with clients such as M&G, Sky, Thomas & Friends and more. www.samat.co.uk Eleanor Ball - Writer Writer and talented young lady in general. Ellie has helped the script grow in many different drafts! Writer and editor of commercial scripts, short films, sketches and webseries, including collaborative writing projects. Production Company: Little Jade Productions is the creation of Jade Alexander to facilitate more thrilling, fantastic and most importantly, passionate, stories for audiences. We work with the best up & coming talent in the industry to create passionate, provocative, and thrilling stories. Recent feature film DEATH has just won two Bram Stoker Awards (Best Director, Best Picture) and secured distribution in the USA for 2013. Directed by BAFTA winner Martin Gooch (Spooks, Doctors) stars Paul Freeman (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Nick Moran (Lock Stock, Harry Potter) Linal Haft (Moulin Rouge) and Leslie Phillips. Trailer: https://vimeo.com/22618055 Current project is online show 8 THE SERIES with Ormaq Worldwide. We have just secured a major brand partner and US distribution on KOLDCAST. www.8theseries.com Little Jade Productions has also produced a fundraising cabaret (Cabaret for Cancer), and several short films including The Birds (2007) and the highly acclaimed short, Platinum Chisel (2010) which premiered at Cannes Film Festival to great reviews. Web: www.littlejadeproductions.com For more information please contact: Jade Alexander jade@jade-alexander P: 07564 024848 www.littlejadeproductions.com .