Projects in Development
CASTLE FIRES
Novel written by Greg Gilmartin, Adapted for the screen by Greg Gilmartin.
Natural and supernatural forces collide when a young woman inherits her father's castle and empire. An empire on a collision course with a geological disaster. She must rely on her father's advice from the beyond to solve his murder. Castle Fires follows the story of Juliette Minotti, the estranged daughter of Justin Markus III, a brilliant inventor and eccentric millionaire who dies under mysterious circumstances. The series explores themes of family, legacy, science, and supernatural connections, blending drama, mystery, and romance.
The Lost Boy
Stage play written by Ron Paolillo, Adapted for the screen by Bob Dio.
A fictionalized account of how author James M. Barrie was inspired to write Peter Pan.Haunted by the tragic childhood death of his older brother and his mother's blame, a successful but emotionally stunted Barrie returns to Scotland to confront his past. Through unexpected friendships, he uses storytelling to create Neverland and come to terms with his guilt, with his brother Davey becoming the immortal Peter Pan.
Other Film Projects in Development
Spy Island
Novel written by Greg Gilmartin, Adapted for the screen by Greg Gilmartin.
From the thrill rides of Coney Island to the sandy cliffs of Block Island, connected by the world of digital espionage, this spy thriller takes you on the journey of an unassuming digital geek and the young woman who changed his life. Is he a traitor, a patriot, a lover, or a fool? The whole world wants what he has, but he only has eyes for her.
A Vacation from Christmas
Screenplay by Duncan Putney.
Just before Christmas, two audio book voice-over talents (one in Boston and one in NYC) each break up with their respective partners and escape from their situations and the holidays. Both get calls from their agents that send them to a recording studio in a small Connecticut town to record separate best selling novels. Even though they each want a vacation from the holiday and from any relationships, they meet, fall in love and find the Christmas spirit together.
Our smart holiday romance, "A VACATION FROM CHRISTMAS," won BEST SCREENPLAY at the Sydney International Film Festival, was awarded the #36 spot on the Capital Screenplay Competition's HOT 100 list, and was a Finalist at the Las Vegas International Film & Screenwriting Festival and the Everything Holiday Film Festival.
Rogue Island
Screenplay by Duncan Putney.
A ghostly pirate ship returns to Newport, Rhode Island every one hundred years to claim a new unsuspecting crew through blackmail, kidnapping and revenge. When a local girl tries to find out what happened to her missing boy friend, mayhem ignites the fuse to a justified ending.
WINNER: The Spotlight on New England Screenwriting Competition.
FINALIST: The Sun-vale Screenplay Contest.
The Simone Simpson Mystery - Limited Series
Series novels written by author Rita Smircich, Adapted for the screen by Bob Dio.
Simone Simpson, owner of “I Do” LLC, is a wedding planner to the very rich and famous. With opulence comes murder from past lovers, evil twins, allergies, and even a crocodile. Simone can turn a wedding into a memorial on a moment’s notice. She battles her own demons from an abusive, womanizing father, to rebuilding her life after a tragic accident, to having to defend herself from a dangerous stalker. Trust no one, especially those in your inner circle.