ODE
An Independent Feature Film in Development
- Seeking $400K production financing
- Section 181 tax credit applies
- 100% write-off
"We don't leave any room for the mystery and magic and the great wonders of Life. We don't allow Life to lead us down the unbeaten paths to new places and new adventures and new dreams. And -- we become afraid of change. We lose hope."
- quote from lead female script character
Overview
ODE is an intriguing comedy/drama with a touch of magic realism that honors the memory of the director's mom, and all compassionate souls, especially those who struggle.
Logline:
A literature professor on the verge of a nervous breakdown convinces a corrupt psychic gypsy to switch his mortality with his beloved mom's because he believes she's dying. Eventually mom figures out what happened and decides that life must resume its natural course. And that's when the magic truly happens.
Production Details
Los Angeles & Arizona
22 Days
Financing should be in place by Wednesday, November 27, 2024 to meet ideal deadlines.
Team
Charles Matthau
Role of Doctor Joe, script reference
A respected filmmaker and actor (Freaky Deaky, The Sugar Shack, Hanging Up, The Grass Harp).
Brad Watson
Music Supervisor
House keyboard player at the Kibbitz Room and The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Plays in tribute bands for The Doors and Tom Petty.
Filmmaker Biography
Brian Kowalchuk has extensive experience in theater and film, including producing, directing and stage-managing plays in New York City and Los Angeles. His feature film, The Billy Armstrong Situation, is available on Amazon Prime Video and received a strong recommendation from a Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) programmer.
ODE and other scripts by Brian have placed well in reputable screenwriting competitions; including the Nicholl Fellowships, PAGE, Final Draft Big Break, Screen Craft, The Script Lab, WeScreenplay, Outstanding Screenplays, ISA Table Read Hollywood, and Filmmatic.
Contact Us
(323) 393-5853 (call or text)
kowalchukbrian@gmail.com