Screenplays/Teleplays
Medieval Fantasy
Anastasia Blackwell is a distinguished award-winning fiction author and screenwriter renowned for her captivating narratives spanning diverse genres and historical epochs. Through her compelling body of work, she delves deep into the intricacies of restrictive societies, unraveling the odyssey toward self-expression and freedom. With a keen focus on her heroines, Blackwell intricately weaves tales of empowerment amidst the stifling constraints of societal norms, navigating complex relationships with the heroes they align themselves with. Recognized for a commitment to the fundamental right of free speech, Blackwell was commended by the First Amendment Project. Additionally, she has been acknowledged by the Edinburgh Press as one of the foremost contemporary authors of Gothic Fiction, solidifying her place as a luminary in the literary landscape of the early twentieth century.
GENRE: Historical/Medieval Fantasy. PLOTLINE: Under the full blue moon, an audacious aerialist infiltrates a carnival freak show to confront the enigmatic young man known as the “Human Beast”. Armed with a razor and quest for revenge, she ignites the spark of revolution in the tyrranical land of Tressaria.
GENRE: Urban Sci Fi Fantasy/Thriller PLOTLINE: Amidst the glittering chaos of New Year’s Eve revelry, newly single, Liberty Lawfer, stumbles upon a clandestine technological sanctuary in Hollywood, where she’s seduced into a whirlwind romance by a beguiling young man known as “Ray”. But as the clock strikes midnight, her memories vanish, plunging her into a labyrinth of intrigue and danger, where the line between reality and illusion blurs, forcing Liberty to confront her deepest fears to uncover the truth before it’s too late.
GENRE: Coming-of-age/Comedy/Drama Romance/Adventure PLOTLINE: Step into the electrifying world of 1960’s Oregon, ablaze with the winds of change. Where 15-year-old Stacie Sheridan’s ordinary existence ignites, as she falls for magnetic basketball sensation, Calvin Brewster. Teaming up with her fiery best friend, they dive into a road trip with the convicted felon and his wingman, chasing adventure and sun-kissed thrills at a Native American hot springs. But what begins as a quest for freedom, explodes into an odyssey of survival, where tenacity and spirit blaze through the chaos, fueled by the sparks of first love and the essence of youth.
GENRES: Gothic Thriller/Psychological Thriller/Drama/Horror PLOTLINE: In 1995 Montreal, on the brink of Quebec’s vote for secession from Canada, an American woman flees a bitter divorce to vacation with her son in a secluded enclave of the city’s power elite. But their retreat takes a chilling turn as eerie paranormal activity escalates, and she finds herself ensnared in a seductive game of secrets and deception, fighting to uncover the truth before it’s too late. MORE ABOUT THE HOUSE ON BLACK LAKE AT: www.houseonblacklake.com.
GENRE: Psychological Thriller/Drama PLOTLINE: In the dead of night, a woman awakens to find a mysterious figure standing over her bed in her opulent Beverly Hills mansion. Terrified, she flees into the deserted streets, the intruder hot on her heals. As her screams pierce the silence, police swarm the scene. But the charming young man calmly insists he was welcomed into her home, while the renowned Hollywood actress denies knowing him. As the investigation digs deeper into their private lives, hidden agendas, unsettling secrets, and obsessions are revealed. With each revelation the lines between truth and deception blur in a twisted game of psychological manipulation.
GENRE: Historical Fantasy/Drama PLOTLINE: In an ancient outback, a fierce sisterhood hunts a brutal deposed prince, to end tyranny. With a sister kidnapped and rebel forces closing in, they risk all for peace. As betrayals and dangers mount, they face a cataclysmic showdown, fighting for freedom in a perilous landscape where survival is bestowed on the cunning.
GENRE: Medieval Fantasy/Gothic Fantasy. PLOTLINE: Amidst the eerie glow of a full blue moon, the “Human Beast,” a young man trapped in a carnival freak show, encounters a bold aerialist determined to reveal his hidden face by shearing his beard. As his identity is unmasked, superstitions swirl, casting him into the unexpected role of a deity. His emergence sets ablaze the flames of revolution in the oppressive Ancient land of Tressaria, challenging the rule of tyrannical governors and sparking a battle for freedom.