Mata Hari — a spy who betrayed her country or a woman ahead of her time? This is the back story of Mata Hari.
CAST LIST:
NARRATION: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Mata Hari: Marisa King
Bouchardson: Dan Cristofori
Vadime: Yehuda Fisher
Macleod: Michael Sabet
Clunt: Scott McCulloch
Sister Leonide: Elizabeth Skidmore
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your screenplay about?
Eyes of Dawn is new look at the life of Mata Hari. It tells the story of a woman far ahead of her time, a woman in touch with the strength, beauty and power of her femininity and her sexuality. A woman who loved with passion, danced with abandon, never gave up on finding the child who was taken from her. And in the end, she was a woman betrayed by men who were threatened by her free spirit — men in power who forced her into the world of espionage and ultimately took her life.
2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Historical Fiction
3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
Because it’s time for more films about strong women overcoming obstacles to become their whole, complete, best selves. And the subject of men who feel threatened or insecure using their power to diminish, harass and limit women has never been more relevant than it is today.
4. How would you describe this script in two words?
Powerful. Relevant
5. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
All About Eve
6. How long have you been working on this screenplay?
Two years
7. How many stories have you written?
Dozens.
8. What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)
Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
9. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Still facing some obstacles as I rework it into a three part series: To make each character arc interesting and believable and to reveal what truly drives Mata Hari, what’s in her heart.
10. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Theater
11. You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?
I’ve had no problems. It’s efficient.
12. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
I loved that the festival focuses on women’s work. Also the chance for a reading was motivating and that feedback was included. I thought my feedback was terrific. I’m impressed by the effort the reader took and how truly helpful it was. I couldn’t be happier to be a winner and have a very professional read of my script. Thank you!
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Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Director: Kierston Drier
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: John Johnson
Camera Operator: Mary Cox