FILM SUMMARY

“in a life of uncertainty, friendship is precious”

a Benjamin D Johns film

IN BETWEEN THE WAVES is a comedic, rites of passage road trip movie. DIRECTED BY: Benjamin D Johns We follow the journey of two young surfers as they embark on the journey WRITTEN BY: of a lifetime from the UK to Morocco in a vintage camper van called Baby Jane. Ben Barraclough Helen Jacey Benjamin D Johns STARRING: Robert Sheehan as Seb Martin Compston as Luke Maria Valverde as Carli Dominique Pinon as Inspector Dupont

In Financing for production 2011 Eye-Cue Pictures Ltd. 27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3XX, UK. T: 00 44 (0)871 662 7423 M: 00 44 (0)7770 614 916 E: benjamin@eye-cuefilms.com © 2010, All Rights Reserved IN BETWEEN THE WAVES SUMMARY PROPOSAL

SHORT SYNOPSIS BUDGET After winning their first heat in a French surfing competition, £2.5m a massive accidental explosion propels best-of-friends Seb and Luke on a wild escape journey. SCHEDULE Pre-Production: June – July 2011 With chance encounters and surprises around every corner, they hit Production: August – September 2011 the road down Europe’s Atlantic coast with their new, beautiful and Post Production: October – January 2011 mysterious companion Carli. But all is not what is seems. Delivery: February 2012

Seb and Luke are pulled in different directions by Carli who gradually lures them onto a new path – to a magical coastal region in Morocco. IN BETWEEN THE WAVES SYNOPSIS

Ultimate slacker and likeable rogue a surf instructor who dreams of turning sex as possible. Luke wants to win the the campsite forces them to flee. Carli comes SEB (21) drops out of his finals in professional. Setting off in Luke’s competition and help his disabled Mum. too; assuring them she knows the back routes order to compete in a semi-pro surfing beloved camper van ‘Baby Jane’ the sense through Spain. Luke is furious he cannot When rival French surfers trash Baby Jane, competition in Hosegoer France, along of freedom is overwhelming. Seb wants compete in the final and then get home to Seb retaliates with a firework prank that with his life long best friend LUKE (23) to have as much sun, sand , sea and goes out of control. A massive explosion in his sick mother.

IN BETWEEN THE WAVES IS A COMEDIC RITES OF PASSAGE ROAD TRIP. AN ADVENTURE DOWN EUROPE’S ATLANTIC COAST AND BEYOND.

They drive off into the night but have been They head south and Carli takes them to her and dressed in Moroccan ladies garments Exhausted from fighting they can’t believe it caught on CCTV. The local police Inspector cousin Eva who lives in a mountain village they race back to the RHIAD to find Carli and when they find the perfect wave is beneath DUPONT is soon hot on their trail. They enjoy where there happens to be a fiesta and Seb joins explain what’s happened. Things have got them. Seb collapses with heat stroke. They life on the road and both the boys are seeking in the “tray surfing” competition and wins. nasty and again Carli comes along for the ride seek shade by Baby Jane. Carlis affections. Carli and Luke get closer and sleep together. this time with only the desert to run to. Re-bonded by probable death, and betrayal by Seb ends up in hospital and Inspector Dupont is In Basque country, Seb and Luke have an The trio are well and truly lost in the desert. women, Seb and Luke give up, agreeing what closing in. They hit the road again. unfortunate encounter with ETA terrorists after Baby Jane comes to her demise and won’t they would do if they live. Both have leaned Seb steals a motorbike belonging to them. Carli At last Morocco, the vibrancy and exotic even start with steam and smoke pouring out important lessons. bails them out with ten thousand Euros. To atmosphere is a shock to their senses. of her. They have little water, no food, no Carli calls Dupont who comes to the rescue. repay her they have to drive her to Morocco map and no petrol. The only positive is that True to Carli’s track record with men, her ‘boss’ They will have to face the music for the to her boss – then they can try and find the Carli has kept the diamonds and rubies from DI LAURENTIS, is her boyfriend and a major campsite but after joking with them about perfect wave. DI Laurentis but the flip side he will come gangster, and he has plans for the duo. After prison, when in reality community service and a after them. The van breaks down in hot and dusty exploring his opulent RHIAD and Seb racking fine will do. He lets them surf The Perfect Wave Andalucía. Hippy American CENTAUR helps up a bill in his massage parlor at dinner their Desperation turns to resentment, then anger. before the long trip back to France. them out, and they spend an enlightening host informs them of how they must repay their Amidst the sand dunes, Seb and Luke lose night with Centaur and his tribe. debt. A drop off. Carli tries to warn them off. their tempers with each other, Luke finds out Seb made out with Carli. They are so busy Seb is determined to win her, something that Early the next morning the boys have their fighting each other in the massive sand dunes annoys Luke. She shows her affections to him own gangster movie scene to play out along they don’t see Carli hitch a ride and escape, after taking magic mushrooms but Seb has had with loaded handguns. Seb’s gun goes off and leaving them behind. a kiss first. the police swarm in. They manage to escape IN BETWEEN THE WAVES DIRECTORS VISION

We have developed this film through an keen body boarders, myself by far the novice. Jacey, a writer with a industry buzz about thought provoking film that will reach out to organic process, My original writing partner Six months earlier after a beach party in her, to re write the screenplay based on my a global audience. and I went on the trip down the Atlantic Pembrokeshire the concept had been born. detailed notes. We are delighted with what Both our leads Robert Sheehan (SEB) and Martin coast from northern France to Sagres we have come up with which we think is The trip informed the writing and several Compston (LUKE) are on track to be major movie Portugal in his old Mercedes van, Both being original and will make an entertaining and drafts were written. Recently we hired Helen stars. There is massive interest in Robbie both

here and in US and huge anticipation about the real world into my drama. We will shoot one notable British road trip movie for many years, commissioned work and score. I am working Killing Bono. Maria Valverde (CARLI) is very week in UK and the rest on the road in Europe, this has a British heart but with a much wider with Lisa Gerard (WHALE RIDER) and Tom much in demand Dominique Pinion (INSPECTOR this will give the film a unique, organic quality. reach and appeal. Marsh who scored my award winning short (OLD DUPONT) is simply a legend. Our casting will HARRY). Our main characters do learn valuable lessons in IN BETWEEN THE WAVES is going to be a visual continue to bring in supporting roles of the life, but they are living in their moment. This treat shooting with two camera units using the For me, this is a very important challenge that same calibre and we are going for an A list actor excites me. Seb and Luke share great banter new ARRI D21. I am delighted to be working I have been moving towards for a long time. for Centaur. with each other. Seb is well travelled but this is with Mark Irwin ASC. Robert Shacklady will be Having just directed my debut feature film IN BETWEEN THE WAVES is a story of adventure Luke’s first time abroad. They have interesting, 2nd Unit DOP, capturing the beauty shots and TRIBE on location in rural Dorset in freezing and discovery down Europe’s Atlantic coast, set funny and sometimes hedonistic adventures on life on the road. Robert shot TRAFFIC WARDEN temperatures on a low budget but delivering against the backdrop of its surf scene. It is also the road and Carli captivates them both. They and NUESTRO ABUELO for me. We also have Bali on-camera everyday amazing images and a journey of self-discovery, and part of Seb and both want her, but she changes the status quo Strickland’s “Awesome” Slo-Mo HD for our four performances I know I am ready to make IN Luke’s transformation from boys to men. It is and gives more of her attention to Luke whereas surf sequences. BETWEEN THE WAVES. by no means a surf film. As the name suggests, Seb normally gets the women. The film will IN BETWEEN THE WAVES will be exquisitely shot. I know together with the talented, award- it’s really about what happens “in between the be highly entertaining but will also make the We will see the changing landscapes of the winning world-class team we have we will make waves”. Seb and Luke need to discover more audience think. Atlantic coast and witness the unfolding of life this a film that will get worldwide theatrical about their own identity and find who they are. The comedic tone is very important and our on the road. We will witness a range of cultures, release. I will work tirelessly to make this a We experience the serendipity of life on the road characters have hilarious experiences that will sounds, people and tastes. critical and commercial success. with an empty pocket, as it twists and turns drive the story along. Carli plays with the boys down the Atlantic coast of Europe. The sound score will be evocative and diverse Benjamin D Johns March 2011 and takes them where she wants to. Although reflecting the changing landscapes, with We will shoot during a few real live events that other films have depicted travelling trios, this a few carefully selected tracks, along with are taking place, as I like to bring in elements of will be very different. There has not been a IN BETWEEN THE WAVES DIRECTOR / PRODUCER - SUMMARY FILMOGRAPHY BENJAMIN D JOHNS

OLD HARRY (2009) TRIBE (2011) TRIBE (2011) TRIBE (2011) FILM POEM (2010)

FILMS OLD HARRY NUESTRO ABUELO VISIT DURANGO OTHER SHORT FILMS OTHER Writer/Producer/Director, Documentary, Mexico, TV Commercial, Mexico, DOCUMENTARIES TRIBE 35 mm Short Film, starring HDCAM, HDCAM, Producer/ Director, SHOP WINDOW Director / Feature film, Robert Hardy World Premiere Producer/Director 2007. 2007. BBC 3, 35mm, Producer, VIVA LA MUSICA CUBANA Production/Location Manager Cuba, Producer/Director, RED – BAFTA 2nd June 2009. World Premiere 22/10/07 STOP RIGHT THERE 2004. 2004. post production 10/01 SECOND CHANCE Durango, Mexico. Documentary, HDCAM, UK, 6,500 audience. PARTY ELECTION BROADCAST Producer HD CAM, Short Film Producer/Director, 2007. CANDY BAR KID NOWT ELSE TO DO AN STUFF Havana Cuba 05/10/07 BY THE POETRY PARTY Starring Alison Steadman, Short film UK, 35mm, UK, Producer/Director, 2002. La Cinemateca de Havana HEAD IN YOUR CLOUD Producer, Production/ Producer/ Director, Julian Sands, David Harwood THE BALTI BUS 1,000 audience. Winter Roberts, Pop promo, Location Manager/1st AD & Susan Vidler. UK, Producer/Director /DOP, SHORT FILM UK Premiere 01/11/07 HDCAM, UK, Producer/ 2002. MAKE YOUR MOVIES IN Renoir, London. Director, MTV /VH1 2006 2001. RED BAFTA nominated selected for DURANGO Requested by Sundance. SIGNS THE NIHANG Starring Hugh Bonneville TV Commercial, Mexico, 100 festivals during 2002-2004. TRAFFIC WARDEN Repair man, Pop promo, India, UK, Producer/DOP, HDCAM, Producer/Director, SHOES RINGS FISH FAMILY OF WINE Short Film, UK, HDCAM, Producer/Director, 2006 2000. 2007. Producer/Director, Digi Beta, Producer/Director Feature Producer/Director 2007. A NIGHT OUT WITH THE UK. 2002. Doc, Spring 2010 World Premiere 04/05/07 TECHNO KING HAPPY CAMPERS BAFTA London. Selected for FOREIGN LANGUAGE WITH UK, Producer/Director, 1999. HD Fest, New York 10/10/07. ENGLISH SUBTITLES Writer/Producer/Director HD JOURNEY TO BAZJE Producer/Director, Digi Beta, cam, Short Film (Comedy), UK, Producer/Director, 1998. TBC shoot 2010 UK, 2001 IN BETWEEN THE WAVES

SOUND AND SCENERY CAST

The director and DOP intend to give IN The director and DOP plan to shoot with two photography in the 2000’s The Beach. The This is a European road film with British BETWEEN THE WAVES a strong visual ARRI D21 cameras. The ARRI D21 is ideally team has developed the strong visual balls. We will be seeking out the brightest signature. The key surf action sequences will suited to a production such as IN BETWEEN signature of the film which will be enhanced young talent to bring this vibrant and feature the work of renowned surf action THE WAVES as it allows for various output by a score from Oscar, Bafta and Emmy enigmatic picture to life. We intend the specialist, Bali Strickland, as seen in BBC2’s signals to be generated, accommodating nominated composer Lisa Gerrard. lead male roles to be played by stars such as South Pacific Diaries. The use of specialist diverse production needs which are ideal for award winning, and up and coming actors photography is well proven in feature films keeping investors fully up to date with raw Martin Compston and Robert Sheehan. For which feature water based action with production images and footage. the role of Centaur we are aiming to secure a perhaps the most well known example being world renounced performer, to add depth and The cinematography team of Mark Irwin the work of Ron and Valarie Taylor in 1975’s experience to the cast. ASC and Robert Shacklady, 2nd Unit DOP. Jaws. Examples of Bali’s work can be seen Robert worked extensively on underwater on Youtube.com (click). IN BETWEEN THE WAVES

KEY CAST - SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY

SEB: LUKE: CARLI: EVA: INSPECTOR DUPONT: ERNESTO: ROBERT SHEEHAN MARTIN COMPSTON MARIA VALVERDE KATHRYN DRYSDALE DOMINIQUE PINON JUAN JOSE BALLESTA Robert can be seen in Cherry Award winning Martin stars Goya Award winning Maria ST TRINIANS starring in 98 movies. BLACK LISTED Bomb and shortly the highly in Disappearance of Alice has established herself as one Supporting MICMACS Dir. Gorka Merchan, anticipated Killing Bono. Creed. (Won 4, Nom 5 Awards of the most in demand young Dir. Oliver Parker Dir. Jean Pierre Jeunett Media Films. including BAFTA, Cannes, Spanish actresses. KILLING BONO Ealing Studios. Cesar) (Won 4, Nom 1) THE OXFORD MURDERS THEIVES Lead - Paramount Starring Colin Firth. Dir. Álex de la Iglesia, Dir. Jamie Marques Olarreaga, Dir. Nick Hamm SWEET SIXTEEN - CRACKS ZEMANOVALOAD Eurimages. Estudios Picasso. Opposite Ben Barnes Cannes & Bafta, Dir. Jordan Scott. Supporting Cesar Winning Industry Entertainment. AMELIE 7 VIRGINS CHERRY BOMB Dir. Jayson Rothwell Lead Dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Dir. Alberto Rodriguez, Lead - Dir. Glen Leyburn THE ANARCHIST WIFE Starring Georgina Chapman Dir. Ken Loach Claudie Ossard Productions. Tesela Producciones Opposite Rupert Grint Dir. Marie Noelle, VANITY FAIR Cinematograficas DISAPPEARANCE OF ALICE P’Artisan Film produktion. ALIEN RESURRECTION RED RIDING Supporting CREED Dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet Lead - Dir James Marsh THE MULE Dir. Mira Nair - Cinema NX Twentieth Century-Fox. Dir. Micheal Radford, FOCUS FEATURES MISFITS Lead - Dir J Blakeson Gheko Films. Opposite Jim Broadbent DELICATESSEN Lead - Dir Tom Harper Opposite Gemma Arterton CENTAUR: Dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet, and Eddie Marsan THE WEAKNESS OF THE SEASON OF THE WITCH SUPPORTING ROLE BOLSHEVIK Dir. Dominque Sena Lead RED ROAD - We are going out with offers Lead Dir Manuel Martin Opposite Nicholas Cage Won Cannes Jury to the following actors for Cuenca Stevie - Andrea Arnold Centuar. Won Goya Award Best Actress ANTONIO BANDERAS A GUIDE TO RECOGNISING El Rey De la Montana PIERCE BROSNAN YOUR SAINTS Dir. Gonzalo Lopez-Galleg WILLEM DEFOE Venice, Sundance, Spirit GOODFELLAS. MARK STRONG winning Melisia P - Lead Lead - First Look Pictures Dir. Lucia Guadanigo Dir. Dito Montiel Sony Pictures Opposite Shia La Beouf and Robert Downey Jr IN BETWEEN THE WAVES

DIRECTOR/PRODUCER LINE PRODUCER PRODUCTION DESIGNER SURF CAMERAMAN Benjamin D Johns Andy Chapman Max Gottileb Bali Strickland (Full Monty, Lucky Break, Mr Nice) (Old Harry, Traffic Warden, SCREENPLAY LAWYERS Nuestro Abuelo, Candy Bar Kid) Ben Barraclough, Helen Jacey and COMPOSERS Leighton Lloyd CO EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Benjamin D Johns Lisa Gerrad Gipson Hoffman & Pancione (Whale Rider, Gladiator – Oscar, Bafta, Emmy, Duncan Webster CINEMATOGRAPHER Justin Stephenson Golden Globe nominated.) Simon Conder Mark Irwin Asc Jeffery Green Russell Gareth Jones Tom Marsh (Scream 3, Something About Mary, Roadtrip) AUDITORS (Old Harry) CO PRODUCER CASTING DIRECTOR Shipleys Kathryn Drysdale Kelly Valentine Hendr 2ND UNIT CINEMATOGRAPHER Robert Shacklady (Stagknight, Traffic Warden, Nuestro Abuelo)