Lets start with a few basic definitions.
Chi-short form of the Chinese concept of Tai Chi- meaning "Great Ultimate".
Tai Chi- The book of Changes or the "I Ching" defines Tai Chi as "The external source and cause of reality". Simply put, every source of matter in the cosmos is effected by two primary energies.
Yin- The passive
Yang- The active
I Ching- One of the five Chinese classics of Confucianism. Origionally used for divination, popularity and influence grew due to a system of cosmology that saw man and nature as a single system.
The uniqueness of the "I Ching" consists in its presentation of 64 symbolic hexagrams that if properly understood and interpreted are said to contain profound meanings applicable to daily life. The hexagrams are formed by joining in pairs, one above the other, eight basic trigrams. each trigram has a name, a root meaning and a symbol meaning.
Wen Wang- (12th century) Is generally credited with having formed the hexagrams.
The hexagrams are created in one of several ways. the hexagram is built up from the bottom, line by line, by successive lots. Solid lines have the number nine, broken lines have the number six. Solid lines represent "Yang" (the cosmic male principle), while broken lines represent "Yin" (the female, cosmic principle).
Individual lines of a hexagram have been compared to single notes of music. Though each note has a quality and significance itself, its truest significance depends on its place in a musical score. since the same principle applies to individual lines of a hexagon, the "I Ching" text explains each line seperately, then gives an overall interpretation of the unit. The text is often cryptic and though provoking, allowing a wide range of intpretatio amongst users.
Yin-Yang- The two complementary forces or principles, that make up all aspects and phenomena of life.
"Yin" is conceived from the earth, female, dark, passive and obsorbing, it is present in even numbers, in valleys and streams and is represented by the tiger, the colour orange and a broken line.
"Yang" is conceived the heavens, male, light, active and penetrating. It is present in odd numbers, in mountains and is represented by the dragon, the colour azure and an unbroken line.
The two are both said to proceed from the Supreme Ultimate (T'ai Chi). They interplay on one another (as one increases, the other decreases) being a description of the actual process of the universe. In harmony, the two depicted as the light and dark halves of a circle. The concept of Yin-Yang is associated in Chinese thought with the idea of five elements (Wu Hsing).
Neo-Confucian- Philosophers of the Sung Dynasty (A.D 960-1279) associated Tai-Chi with the concept of "Li" ("principle"); the supreme rational principle of the universe.
Li encompasses Chi(Virtual matter). Transformed through the Yin and Yang cycles of development into the "Five Elements" (wood, earth, fire, metal, water).
Neo-Confucianism- The NeoConfucian philosophy, in the narrow sense is traditionally traced through a line of thinkers, from Chou-Tan-I (1017-73), through Shao- Yung (1011-77), Chung Tsai (1020-77), brothers Ch'eng I (1033-1107) and Ch'eng Hao (1032-85) and finally the great Chu Hsi (1130-1200).
Chou Tan I and Shao-Yung regarded precursors of the Neo-Confucian movement than as its founders, both influenced by modes of thought that had been current in Taoist circles in late T'ang Dynasty and they concentrated on cosmic speculation.
Chang Tsai-Concerned with developing a meta physical system based on the complementary principles of Yin-Yang.
Ch'eng Brothers-Brought the movement to maturity by shifting emphasis from Cosmotology back to human affairs.
Chang Tsai-Concept of Chi (defined litterally as "Air")
Cheng I-Added the concept of Li(reason) to give understanding of both the world and the human mind. The philosophy became known as Li Hsueh (Study of Reason).
Ch'eng Hao-Developed the philosophy with a some what different emphasis, giving rise to the divergent branch of Neo-Confucism known as Hsin Hsueh (Study of Mind).
Chu Hsi-A century later, gave definitive form to the philosophical system. The basic concept of Li(reason).
Li is something inmaterial, immutable and inherent in all things. Gives them form and constitutes their essence. All things posses Li from their first movement of existance and nothing does not have Li. On the other hand Li can exist without things. Thus Li can exist without things but things cannot exist without Li. In the universe their exists an overall Li, which embraces and unites the Li of all things and is called the "T'ai Chi". Simply, "this is the highest of all, beyond which nothing can be". The relation between the T'ai Chi and Li is not that of whole and part.
Li-Constitutes only "a pure empty and vast world, without shape or faces"
Chi-Brings things into existance.
Hence both are necessary in every things existance. Chi bringing the two into being and Li making the thing what it is (the physical nature of a thing eg. man or bird). The Li has become known as human nature that is inherent in the individual. Li for all man is the same, it is the Chi that makes them different (a certain type of quality of man). The Chi in some individuals is clear and they are the excellors, while in some others is cloudy and they are the fools and knaves. On the basiss of this doctrine of Li and Chi, Chu Hsi presents the theory of human nature.
"On one hand, human nature is good because of the Li of humanity can be nothing but good. On the other hand evil exists because of the individuals physical nature or the kind of chi he receives."
The concept of T'ai Chi was underlined in the 11th century by Chou Tun I. Together with Yung, added a strong Taoist strain to the formulation of Neo-Confucism.
Tsai-First spoke of the concept of Chi. Stressing the complete unity of all things. The identification of man, heaven and earth.
In the direct line of Chu Hsi's mentors were the Cheng Brothers. Both made the concepto f Li prominent in their teachings, but also marked a doctorial rift within Neo-Confucism. The concepts at issue are those of Li(principle) and Hsin(mind).
Two Schools
Chu Hsi-(Li Hsuch)-Interpretation of Li and Hsin followed the teachings of Cheng I. His philosophy states "Mind is Li, inherent in things, there is no abstract, Li is eternal"
Lu Chiu-Yuan-(Hsin Hsueh)-Faithful to Ch'eng Hao. His philosophy states "The universe is the mind, the mind is the universe".
The difference is fundamental, Chu Hsi advocated a dualistic system based on the concept of Li and Chi. While Lu Chiu-Yuan advocated a monistic system of the mind, which controlled the universe including the Li.
Taoism and Confucianism
Confucianism is concerned with human society and the social responsibilities of its members. Taoism emphasises nature and what is natural and spontaneous in man. The two traditions "within society" and "beyond society" complement each other and balance.
Taoism- The idea of Yin and Yang. Yin and Yang literally mean "dark side" and "sunny side" of a hill. They are meantioned for the first time in the "Appended Explanations" or the Hsi Tz'u (4th century BC) an appendix to the I Ching.
In the Hsi Tz'u it describes how the one "Promordial Breath" split into the light Yang breath, which formed Heaven. The heavier Yin breath, formed Earth. The diversifications and interactions of Yin and Yang produced the Ten Thousand Beings.
"The warm breath of Yang accumulated to produce fire, the essence of which formed the sun. The cold breath of Yin accumulated to produce water, the essence of which became the moon."
Yin and Yang are often refered to as two breaths or "Chi". Chi means "air" or cosmic energy.
The Primordial Breath
Is a name of the chaos (state of unity) in which the original life force is not yet divided into the phases that the concepts of Yin and Yang describe. Every man has a portion of the primordial life force allotted to them at birth and their task is not to use it up foolishly, but rather strengthen it, control it and increase it in order to live out their full span of life. Another important set of notions associated with the school of Yin-Yang are the "Five Agents" or "phases" or "powers". They being water, fire, wood, metal and earth. They are also "breaths".
Sung Dynasty(960-1279AD)
Founded when Chao K'uang-Yin, the military inspector general of the Chau dynasty. Last of the "Five Dynasties", took control of the empire by coup. Followed Confucion principles; lived modestly.
Five Dynasties
Between the fall of the T'ang(AD907) and the founding of the Sung(960) when five would be dynasties followed on e another in quick succession in North China.
1. Later Liang- Established by rebel leader Chu Wen. Murdered by his own son in 912AD.
2.Later T'ang- Later Liang overthrown by one of its own generals. Li Ts'un-Lsu in 923AD.
3.Later Chin-Later T'ang terminated when one of its generals Shih Ching-T'ang, overthrew his master with the aid of the Khitan, a people from Inner Asia, when Shih Ching-T'angs son attempted to end the tribute payments to the Khitan in 946AD he was taken captive.
4.Later Han-947AD former Later Chin general Liu Chihyuan, pushed the Khitan back into Inner Asia. But his regime only lasted four years.
5. Later Chou-Another general overthrew the thrown. The emperor died leaving an infant son on the thrown. As a result another general, Chao K'uang-Yin seized the thrown, founding the more long-lived "Sung Dynasty, thus bringing the "Five Dynasties" period to an end.
This period was in which printing blocks were developed and the first complete printing of the "Confucian Classics" was developed.
Confucianism
Was the way of life from the 6th to the 5th century BC, followed by the Chinese people for more than two thousand years. Traditionally the substance of learning, a source of values and the social code as well as a religion and a philosophy. Confucianism affected the daily lives of Taoists, Buddhists and Christians alike, until the establishment of the Communist regime.
Confucius lived in an era of political violence and social digration. In China he attracted 3,000 students to his modes of thought and action concerning restoration of harmony and order. In the late Chou period Confucianism became one of the six major philosphical schools, along with Taoism and the school of Yin-Yang.
It was not until the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220), that Confucionism was adopted by the state as orthodoxy. One of the six classical texts considered important during this period was the I Ching.
Excerpts courtesy ofthe Encyclopedia Brittanica.
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Script For "Catatonic"
CATATONIC
Written By
Kendall Oliphant
Copywrite 2003
FADE IN:
INT. OPENING TITLE AND NARRATIVE - NIGHT
(ALLEN)
The following poem appears on a black screen with white bold letters in lower case.
ALLEN
~Catatonic state. Pray for me, I'm going away. For you see my mind has strayed to realms that this world lacks, a catatonic state. Well I'm going away through the cracks in my mind, my dying soul will stray. Look in my eyes you'll see no fear or fading smile just broken will. No one allowed inside behind the skin I hide. A catatonic state. Well I'm going deep there's no more words or tears to cry away? A catatonic state. Well I'm going deep. Rustic strings of toil I leave for you to play. I've got a new home now, yeah it's all in my head. A catatonic state. Well I'm going deep, there's no more words or tears to cry away. A catatonic state. Well I'm going deep, rustic strings of toil I leave for you to play
FADE OUT:
FADE IN:
INT. HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM - DAY
(NURSE 1, NURSE 2)
A receptionist sits behind a desk in an emergency room lobby attending to some paperwork.A couple of people wonder around the waiting room, otherwise it is a quiet night as suggested by a passing nurse to her colleague
NURSE 1
It is dead tonight, want to order some Thai food?
NURSE 2
(looking up)
No thanks maybe later
INT. HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM - DAY
(NURSE 1, EMT 1)
The calm is shattered as two EMT's crash through the front doors wheeling in a young male in obvious distress. The nurses jump to attention, starting a chain of activity
NURSE 1
What do we have?
EMT 1
Male twenty one, suffering from schizophrenia, according to a nurse at Shady Pine Sanatorium, he started convulsing about an hour ago. When we got there he was in the midst of a grand mal seizure, we restrained him for his own safety and transported him
NURSE 1
(talking to Allen)
Sir what is your name
(pause, no response)
Sir?
(Pause, no response)
EMT 1
He went that way as soon as we got him into the ambulance, completely non responsive
NURSE 1
He might be in a catatonic state, do you know his name?
EMT 1
According to Shady Pine his name is Allen MacKay
NURSE 1
Thank you, take him into three The EMT's nod and wheel Allen off
INT. HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM - DAY
(NURSE 1, NURSE 2)
The nurse returns to her station and picks up the receiver for the paging system
NURSE 1
Doctor Donald Fergus stat, Doctor Donald Fergus to emergency, thank you
Puts down the phone and gives instructions to her colleague
NURSE 1
Call Shady Pine and have his file sent and find out who his next of kin is
NURSE 2
Will do
INT. EMERGENCY ROOM - DAY
(ALLEN, DONALD, NURSE 3)
A small drab room. Two NURSEs are busy hooking Allen to an IV and various monitors for heart and respiratory Dr. DONALD Fergus, a senior physician at the hospital enters. Donald is fifty-five and has been the senior physician of the hospital for ten years. He is a respected doctor in the community and in the state of Virginia. His methods of treatment are sound in theory, although some of his opponents feel he is a bit old fashion when it comes to the field of mental health Donald takes out a pen light out of his lab coat and checks Allen's pupils
DONALD
How long has he been this way?
NURSE 3
The staff of the asylum said he had a seizure about an hour ago and he has been this way since
DONALD
Keep him restrained and transfer him upstairs
NURSE 3
Yes doctor
INT. EMERGENCY RECEPTION AREA - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH, NURSE 1)
CHRISTOPHER and MARY BETH MacKay nervously rush up to the receptionist counter
MARY BETH
Where is my son?
NURSE 1
What is his name?
MARY BETH
Allen MacKay
CHRISTOPHER
We are his parents Christopher and Mary Beth, we were told he had some kind of seizure?
INT. EMERGENCY RECEPTION AREA - DAY
(HUGH, CHRISTOPHER, ALLEN, NURSE 1)
Dr. HUGH Kincaid enters the receptionist are and eases the MacKay's tension
HUGH
Great, Christopher, Mary Beth, I am glad you are both here, have they told you where Allen is?
CHRISTOPHER
No, we just got here a second ago
HUGH
(talking to the nurse)
I am Dr. Hugh Kincaid, I understand my patient Allen MacKay had a seizure and was emitted, I would like to see him
NURSE 1
Of course doctor, he has been transferred to the psyche ward, third floor, room five
HUGH
Who is in charge of his file?
NURSE 1
Dr. Donald Fergus
HUGH
(showing his professionalism for his fellow doctor, tries to hind his content)
I see
(pause, smiles)
Thank you, lets go
Hugh exits with the MacKay's
INT. HOSPITAL CORRIDOR - DAY
(MARY BETH, HUGH, CHRISTOPHER, ALLEN)
Dr. Kincaid and the MacKay's walk down the hallway towards Allen's room
MARY BETH
Why is he in the psyche ward? He is not crazy or violent, he has schizophrenia
HUGH
(stops and tries to offer comfort)
I know, that is what I am going to find out, don't worry Mary Beth
CHRISTOPHER
(interjecting)
Hugh, I admit I haven't been the greatest father to Allen and I don't understand what he has, but he is still my son, please do not let them treat Allen like some kind of lunatic
HUGH
(turning to Christopher)
Trust me Chris, I know you and Mary Beth have not had it great lately and schizophrenia is tough to understand, especially the kind Allen has. Catatonic Schizophrenia is the least common type, I only heard of it twenty years ago, Allen was only my second patient, now I treat over thirty patients with the
Disease and I am only one of a couple of hundred doctors who specialize in this disease. He has had these seizures before, and I have brought him out of it every time, but I could not have done it without Allen. Some where locked in his brain is the realization that he is every bit as strong mentally as you and Mary Beth are. His fundamentals are rock solid, he is a good kid with an iron will.
You two should be proud of yourself, you took care of him for as long as you could, I hope some day he can leave Shady Pine for good. Maybe some day he will get married. My job is to make my patients better and I will not allow any treatments that I do not approve of. Stay here with Mary Beth and I will find out what is going on
CHRISTOPHER
(reassured)
Thank you doctor
MARY BETH
Thanks Hugh Dr Kincaid walks into the room and leaves the MacKay's outside. Christopher hugs a crying Mary Beth
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(ALLEN, HUGH, DONALD, REBECCA)
Allen is held to a bed with leather restraints. Attending to his chart is Dr.
Fergus, assisting him is a nurse Dr.Kincaid enters the room and immediately notices the restraints and Dr. Fergus
HUGH
Don nice to see you
DONALD
Hugh, I see this a patient under your care
HUGH
That is right, and if you do not mind please remove the restraints
DONALD
You do know just a couple of hours ago he was thrashing around, I do not want my nurses or himself injured
HUGH
He had a grandmal seizure, he has not had one since he was five, now he is in a catatonic state, he can not hurt anyone when he is like this, now remove the restraints
DONALD
Are you taking over his file?
HUGH
Yes, do not worry about your malpractice premiums, I will take complete responsibility for Allen's care
DONALD
If you insist Hugh
(Talking to the nurse)
Nurse, remove the restraints
REBECCA
(nervously begins to remove the straps)
Yes doctor
Donald hands Hugh Allen's Chart
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(HUGH, REBECCA)
Hugh notices the nurses apprehension and tries to reassure her
HUGH
Have not seen you on this ward, are you new?
REBECCA
Yes doctor, I just transferred up here this week
HUGH
From where?
REBECCA
Paediatrics
HUGH
Good choice, less mess up here, do not worry Allen is not violent, he has never struck anyone, he needs his hands to play the piano. Do you play any instruments..
(Hugh becomes stuck for a name)
REBECCA
Rebecca, a little piano, mostly at Christmas
HUGH
Rebecca, great, don't worry, you will be fine, just remember, he is not comatose.
He can hear you, but his mind will not allow him to respond or move. Just remember, you do not have to whisper, just be yourself
REBECCA
Thank you doctor I will remember that, I will leave you now Rebecca exits passing the MacKay's in the doorway
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(MARY BETH, HUGH, CHRISTOPHER)
The MACKAY'S enter the room
MARY BETH
Will he come out of it?
HUGH
He has never had a seizure this violent. Allen could stay Catatonic for a few hours or a few days, I can only do my best to bring him out of it, it is up to Allen now
CHRISTOPHER
What do we do now?
HUGH
I am going to start his therapy tomorrow, I have been using a technique called pacing and leading for ten years, I was the first to discover its benefits
CHRISTOPHER
How does it work?
HUGH
Leading and pacing is where you spend time with the patient, assuming the catatonic patients posture and breathing rhythm
MARY BETH
I do not follow?
HUGH
The idea is to have a rapport with the patient. The theory is that, although the patient can not physically respond to stimuli, their mind still responds to external stimuli at the fundamental level. You see by mimicking their condition it sends a message to the patient that you are on their level. It is difficult to explain, please feel free to sit in on the sessions and you will see how technique works
CHRISTOPHER
Does he need any other kind of help?
HUGH
He will need a physical therapist to manipulate his muscles. I work with a women names Allison Lang, she is also versed in the leading and pacing technique
MARY BETH
Thank you, I will be interested to see the results of your treatment
HUGH
I will have the nurse insert a urinary catheter and set up a feeding schedule. I will call Allison and have her come in tomorrow. Do not hesitate to phone me
CHRISTOPHER
Thank you doctor
HUGH
Good-night, try to get some rest
Hugh exits
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
Mary Beth and Christopher stand holding each other looking overwhelmed and helpless staring down at there son tight in on Allen's eyes. Through his eyelids we see his eyeballs twitching, indicating that Allen's brain has become stimulated with activity
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. ALLEN'S MIND-TUNNEL - DAY
(ALLEN)
TO A SERIES OF BLINDING FLASHING LIGHTS ALLEN, DRESSED IN A WHITE ROBE, WALKS CONFUSED DOWN A NARROW CORRIDOR WITH A LOW CEILING AND NO VISIBLE END. THERE IS NO WINDOWS, DOORS OR MARKINGS OF ANY KIND.
THE CORRIDOR IS BRIGHT WHITE AND LIT FROM ALL SIDES BY STROBE LIGHTS HIDDEN IN THE WALLS AND CEILING.
Allen walks some fifty feet and then the corridor disappears.
In its place a wind ravished rocky outcropping in the middle of a turbulent sea
EXT. ALLEN'S MIND-BEACH - DAY
(ALLEN, ECHOES)
Allen's mind takes him high above a ocean Allen stands in the middle of a small flat part of the rocks. He is now dressed in torn, dirty rags.
The winds batter against Allen, forcing him to seek shelter on the alee side of the rocks.
Allen becomes scared and confused. He reaches around his neck and clutches his cross and begins to call out to the lord
ALLEN
Oh lord what have I done to deserve this! Is this place hell or heaven? Is this purgatory, the place I deserve?
ECHOES
(From an unknown origin)
You know that is not true
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - NIGHT
(ALLEN, ALLISON, NURSE 5)
ALLISON finishes administration the fluid to Allen's feeding tube. She removes the clamp and the fluid begins to flow Allison sits down beside Allen and begins to manipulate the muscles in his arms A nurse (NURSE 5) on shift change pops her head into the room
NURSE 5
You still here Allison, do you ever sleep?
ALLISON
I am going to stay a couple of more hours
NURSE 5
He can't hear you, do not waist your time
ALLISON
You are wrong, he can hear, it is just his brain will not let him respond
NURSE 5
Maybe you are right, oh well good night
ALLISON
Good night
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(ALLEN, ALLISON)
Allison returns her attention to Allen, alerted by a beep from his feeding machine, indicating that Allen has finished.
Allison removes the feeding apparatus and sits back down
ALLISON
(talking out loud)
Allen I know you can here me, you can fight this, I do not understand what is going through your mind right now, but I do know you are not brain dead. You have plenty of people who care for you, fight, damn it!
Allison realizes she is becoming to emotional and draws back into the chair
ALLISON
God Allison get it together
Allison picks up her purse and prepares to leave. She stops long enough to touch Allen's cheek
ALLISON
Please lord give Allen back to those who care for him
Allison exits
CUT TO:
INT. RESTAURANT - NIGHT
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
Christopher and Mary Beth sip drinks after dinner in a two star restaurant
CHRISTOPHER
I am glad you accepted my offer Mary Beth
MARY BETH
I am glad I did, how are you anyway?
CHRISTOPHER
The firms doing okay,I should be a full partner by next year? You?
MARY BETH
The housing markets a little down, but it will rebound
CHRISTOPHER
About Allen, when he comes out of this...
MARY BETH
...Maybe we can bring him home for a while
CHRISTOPHER
Sure, he has most of his stuff at your place, I would be happy to have him stay with me on weekends
MARY BETH
And maybe we can hire Allison on full time, she seems to have a good rapport with Allen
CHRISTOPHER
Allen seems to really responding to her, I will pay her wages
MARY BETH
We will work that out when the time comes. Are you in town for the night?
CHRISTOPHER
Yeah, I just got in, I will stay downtown and meet you at Dr. Kincaid's office tomorrow
MARY BETH
Why don't you stay back at my house? We can talk some more. I have still got that bottle of champagne you sent me for Christmas
CHRISTOPHER
Sure The two ex-spouses smile awkwardly as some hidden attractions begins to surface
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. HOME OF MARY BETH - NIGHT
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
A TWO STORY BUNGALOW PLAN, DECORATED IN A MIX OF MODERN AND GREEK REVIVAL.
A RICH BLUE COLOUR SCHEME IS ACCENTED WITH WHITE PLASTER STATUES OF ATHENA AND ZEUS. THE FLOOR PLAN IS AN OPEN CONCEPT WITH A LARGE LIVING ROOM GIVING WAY TO A SMALL GALLEY STYLE KITCHEN, SEPARATED BY A BREAKFAST COUNTER. ON ONE SIDE OF THE ROOM A
LARGE OVER SIZED SOFA SPANS TEN FEET ACROSS THE WALL. A MATCHING ARM CHAIR FILLS THE REMAINING SPACE.THE ROOM IS FILLED WITH VELVET TAPESTRY. HARD WOOD AND MARBLE TILE MESH THROUGHOUT THE HOME.
A BLACK GRAND PIANO IN THE CENTRE OF THE ROOM BECOMES THE FOCAL POINT CHRISTOPHER WALKS INTO THE ROOM CARRYING TWO FLUTES OF CHAMPAIGN
CHRISTOPHER
I like what you have done with the place, the piano looks great there
MARY BETH
Thanks, if it was not for Allan that piano would be collecting dust. I have not played since he was eight
CHRISTOPHER
I remember, the first thing you taught Allan was Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
MARY BETH
Now look at him, he can sit their for hours playing, he should be in Julliard, he is that good Christopher, but...
CHRISTOPHER
He is not dying Mary Beth, he has a disease that is holding his brain hostage, someday they will unlock the mysteries of Schizophrenia
MARY BETH
I know, but it scares me. I never know when he is going to have a seizure. I told you about the one he had last year, didn't I?
CHRISTOPHER
You mentioned that he was playing wildly? And then he collapsed?
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. HOME OF MARY BETH - DAY
(MARY BETH)
Mary Beth narrates a flash back. Allan sits at the piano with his eyes fixed out the window in a Catatonic state, playing a furious concerto that mimics the raging thoughts that swarm his brain
MARY BETH
He just began playing really fast and with such force, it sounded like thunder or some kind of storm. Then he just collapsed exhausted. He spent two days in the hospital, catatonic, with a fever of one hundred and two
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. HOME OF MARY BETH - NIGHT
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
The scene shifts back to the present as the MacKay's continue their conversation
CHRISTOPHER
I am sorry, I should have been their for him, instead I was gloating over my appointment to the firm
MARY BETH
You try, you are a good father to Allen, I wish it could have been different for us
CHRISTOPHER
I wish that too. And I wish I could reach into Allen's mind and dampen his storms
MARY BETH
Wow it is two thirty, we have to meet Dr. Kincaid for nine
CHRISTOPHER
Why don't you go to bed, I will sleep on the sofa
MARY BETH
Why don't you come up,it is a big bed. I do not feel like sleeping alone
The two agree awkwardly and exit up the stairs
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
EXT. FANTASY-GARDEN - DAY
(ALLEN, MAN, WOMEN GARDENING)
Allen walks a few steps behind an elderly MAN who leads him up a pathway towards a young WOMEN tending a garden. In her hand she uses a claw like tool with a handle that looks like a serpent wrapped around a staff. The women is at first oblivious to the pleas of the man dressed in a white robe adorned with a blood red sash
MAN
My fair care taker of this island abode, I have been sent by our lord to beg you to let this poor sole free, free to return to the mortals who love him
WOMEN GARDENING
(rising to her feet annoyed)
Our lord is jealous, he can not stand to see a mortal happy with one of us.
There is no point in arguing, take him and next time ask our Lord too do his own bidding!
The man summons Allen to step forth and prepare to come with him. Allen walks towards the out stretched hands of the man. The man then vanishes
EXT. FANTASY-GARDEN - DAY
(ALLEN, WOMEN GARDENING)
Allen stands before the women confused and suspicious
WOMEN GARDENING
Before you go my dear Allan, tell me this, if I told you that there is heart break and trouble ahead would you trade immortality with me for your mortal existence?
ALLEN
Yes, a thousand times over, I gladly await to see what the seas hand out
WOMEN GARDENING
(put off by Allen's answer)
Very well, here is a raft and five days provisions, be on your way
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. DR. KINCAID'S OFFICE - DAY
(HUGH, CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
The MacKay's enter, Dr. Kincaid stands to great them
HUGH
Good morning have a seat, I asked you two here this morning to discuss some very important issues concerning the well being of Allen
CHRISTOPHER
Like what?
HUGH
This is a difficult thing to decide on and I do not expect you to give me an answer right away, but I need you to give it your attention. I will do everything to provide you two and Allen the best medical care that I am capable of providing. I believe I can bring Allen out of this catatonic state. Through years of study with Allen and other patients I have perfected my pace and lead technique too the point that ninety percent of my patients recover and go on to live a normal life. Of course I am not saying I have a cure for this type of Schizophrenia but with the use of drugs like Lorazapram, and Chlorpromazine to control his mood swings as well as Risperidon too help lower the high levels of Serotonin and Dopamine in Allen's brain. High levels of these chemicals are causing Allen's brain to over work. I feel Allen can return to society in a productive manor with retraining
MARY BETH
We have the out most faith in you Hugh
HUGH
Good, have you two thought about care for Allen once he comes out of his catatonic state?
CHRISTOPHER
Yes, Mary Beth and I would like to bring him home and hire Miss Lang as a live in care provider, if she agrees
HUGH
Very well, but rest assure, Shady Pine will always welcome back Allen at any time you feel he has become too much for you to handle
MARY BETH
I think this time we are better suited to cope. We where going through some tough times together, Allen needs so much attention growing up, we just needed some time for ourselves
HUGH
That shows how caring you two are. Don't ever feel afraid to ask for help
CHRISTOPHER
Thank you Hugh
HUGH
Now that brings me to the difficult part, if Allen does not recover and stays
Catatonic for an extended time, what are your wishes
CHRISTOPHER
He is still alive, money is not an object, what ever it takes, for however long, please continue all care
HUGH
That was just a formality, you understand, I realize at times Allen has spoken out negatively towards you two, but please understand, that was this disease talking, deep inside, Allen feels the love that you two have bestowed. Someday that love will radiate back. Thank you for coming. I will see you later at the hospital
The three stand up, hugh hugs both Christopher and a sobbing Mary Beth
CUT TO:
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(ALLISON, DONALD, ALLEN)
Donald enters the room and witnesses first hand the lead and pace method that Allison is a student of.
Allen's body has been positioned this morning on his left side facing an oil painting of a sea scape that Allison has brought in. Allison sits semi prone in her chair trying to mimic Allen's position, she also begins a series of shallow breaths, also to mimic Allen
DONALD
(quietly interrupting)
That does not look comfortable
ALLISON
If I can connect with him, it is worth the trip too the chiropractor
DONALD
I can't say I understand Dr Kincaid's methods but if Allen comes out of this catatonia I will be happy
ALLISON
The method works, in the old days, no offence, Allen would be confined to a padded room or tied down. What is wrong with treating some one like a human being?
DONALD
Nothing, but I have read Dr. Fergus''s own report, Allen Kincaid has a history of anti- social behaviour, depression, violent fantasies that involve women. Heck the report even says that Allen once thought that the CIA had secretly installed radio transmitters in the hills and were broadcasting messages brainwashing him into thinking that the government was god. Allen thought he had discovered this plot when he hooked up the amplifier to the TV wrong and got feed back. On his computer his parents found a draft to the president stating that if they did not cease, he would go public. Does that sound like some one you wish to care about?
ALLISON
Allen was very sick before he came to Shady Pine, since myself and Dr Kincaid have been working out with him, Allen was learned how to channel his thoughts in positive ways. He has become more out going. The relaxation exercises and the medication have curbed his anxiety and depression. Before he had this seizure he was working one day a week at the local computer store. His boss calls him one the best employees he has ever had.
DONALD
That is all great but remember your professional code
ALLISON
(sternly)
I am a professional doctor, I am not getting personally involved with Allen, I just care about him. Dr. Fergus, you know as well as I do, some of the greatest minds in history where schizophrenic. Schizophrenia is not a curse on the sufferer, it is a challenge to overcome. Allen has overcome. Now excuse me doctor.
Donald clears his throat and conceded this battle to Allison and exits.
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-OUT ON THE SEAS - NIGHT
(ALLEN, ALLISON)
ALLEN HAS BEEN SAILING FOR MANY HOURS, MAKING LITTLE HEADWAY AGAINST A VIOLENT STORM.
Fifty foot waves toss his small skiff around like a child's toy. Allen strains to keep his eyes on the belt of Orion, the only visible marker in an otherwise black sky.
Allen catches a glimpse of what he hopes is land through the thick fog and begins to row feverishly Within sight of salvation, Allen is cruelly set back as a wave comes crashing over the bow of the boat sending Allen crashing into the sea Allen struggles to keep a float, twice slipping under the waves. Finally, in a show of super human strength Allen lunges out of the water and clings for life onto the broken hull of his over turned boat A dove defies the storm and flies out of the clouds and lands on the boat next to Allen
ALLISON
(coming from the dove)
Allen, fight, you are strong enough
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(ALLISON, MARY BETH)
Allison sits beside Allen's bed with her head down in prayer
ALLISON
(whispering)
Please Allen hear me come back to us
Allison's prayers are disrupted by the entrance of Mary Beth
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(ALLISON, MARY BETH)
Mary Beth enters the room and offers sympathy for a noticeably exhausted Allison
MARY BETH
(softly)
High Allison
ALLISON
Oh hi sorry, I did not notice you
MARY BETH
You look exhausted, I have the entire day off, why don't you go home and get some sleep
ALLISON
Thanks, I think I will, Dr. Kincaid will be in later to continue Allen's therapy
MARY BETH
Before you go, Christopher and I have decided that when Allen recovers, we would like you to stay on his personal therapist and move in to my home
ALLISON
(taken back)
Wow, that is so kind of you, I will need some time to think about it, I really enjoy working with Allen. Thank you
MARY BETH
No, thank you Allison, please take all the time you need, when you are ready to decide we can discuss what ever wages you feel you deserve. No amount of money can quantify the incredible work you do. There are so few young people like you, with your drive and dedication.
ALLISON
Thank you Mrs. MacKay
MARY BETH
Please, call me Mary Beth
ALLISON
Thank you Mary Beth Allison smiles and exits
INT. ALLAN'S ROOM - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH, HUGH)
Christopher and Dr. Kincaid enter together Christopher leans down and gives Mary Beth a kiss on the lips
MARY BETH
Hi guys,you just missed Allison
HUGH
How did you get her to leave?
CHRISTOPHER
(Looking at Allen)
I hope you do not think I am crazy, but Allen looks different today, better some how
HUGH
All his vital signs look fine, I'll start a feeding tube, excuse me
MARY BETH
Sure
Mary Beth stands and walks over to a spot next to Christopher. Dr. Kincaid begins to administer a feeding tube. Christopher finally prompts Mary Beth to come with him out of the room
CUT TO:
INT. HOSPITAL-PRIVATE WAITING ROOM - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
Mary Beth and Christopher sit in a waiting room and further discuss all the potential scenarios for Allen's care
CHRISTOPHER
I know we agreed to bring Allen home when he gets better, but what happens if he goes catatonic again or worse, has another breakdown and contemplates suicide
MARY BETH
Nothing is going to change my mind, this time is different. Dr. Kincaid says that his new treatments will give Allen confidence to handle the things that upset him. Allen is older now, he can cope with the world better now
CHRISTOPHER
You are right, sorry, maybe it is us who can not handle the world, I just had to make sure we were making the right decision
MARY BETH
We are
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND - NIGHT
(ALLEN, HUGH)
Allen hangs on to the side of the boat. The bird councils Allen
HUGH
(coming from the bird)
Allen please swim for land, you are in danger if you remain here
ALLEN
What is happening?
HUGH
(coming from the bird)
Go now Allen sees the wisdom in what the bird is telling him and dives into the surf and begins to swim for the shore Behind him a large wave crashes into the boat, smashing the boat into pieces
FADE OUT
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, HUGH, MARY BETH)
Hugh is busy manipulating Allen's limbs when an alert goes off on Allen's heart monitor. His readings have spiked dangerously high. Mary Beth and Christopher rush into the room
CHRISTOPHER
(panicked)
What is wrong?
HUGH
(calmly and assertively)
Allen's mind has tricked his body into thinking that something is attacking it, in return his body has increased his level of dopamine, to kill this imaginary virus. The stress has caused a huge spike in his adrenalin level, this is causing his heart to beat faster
MARY BETH
(extremely distressed)
I don't follow? What do you mean imaginary?
HUGH
I don't know what is going on in Allen's mind, but it is like his brain is going Through all the possibilities of how to awaken, all at once, like a computer trying to sort through thousands of formulas at the same time. I will try to explain in a minute, I am going to give Allen an injection of morphine, this will slow his heart rate down The morphine begins to take effect and Allen's heart rate begins to return to normal.
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
EXT. ALLEN'S MIND-BEACH - DAY
(ALLEN, YOUNG GIRL)
Day break finds Allen washed ashore face down in the sand. Allen gasps for air as he fights to regain consciousness. Allen awakes to the sound of laughter. Allen looks up and sees a YOUNG GIRL standing over him
ALLEN
Who are you?
YOUNG GIRL
That does not matter, you have been sleeping the sleep of the dead, the time has come for you too go to the golden palace and seek the help of the king
ALLEN
Where is this place?
YOUNG GIRL
Arise and I shall show you, once you are there allow your heart and mind to open and reap the rewards that you are so deserving Allen rises to his feet, bewildered and taken aback. The two exit
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(DONALD, HUGH)
Dr. Donald Fergus enters the room to talk to his colleague
DONALD
Hugh can I talk to you?
HUGH
(talking to the MacKay's)
I will be right back, he should be fine now
Donald and Hugh exit the room
INT. OUTSIDE ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(DONALD, HUGH)
Donald leads Hugh through the door out into the hallway
HUGH
What is it Don?
DONALD
I am glad Allen's showing signs of improvement, but you know he can not stay here indefinitely
HUGH
What are you saying? Allen's not sick enough, so he does not rate high enough on your priority list
DONALD
That is not it at all, I can show you a waiting list of hundreds of people more critical than Allen, I need the bed
HUGH
(frustrated)
Look, give me too the end of the week, I think I can bring Allen out of his catatonia
DONALD
If you can't?
HUGH
Then I transport him back to Shady Pine and care for him there
DONALD
Fine
HUGH
Don, this is not about bed shortages and you know it, it is about padding your cure rate and there isn't a cure for schizophrenia
DONALD
I just do not believe in wasting tax dollars on a social disease
HUGH
Money, that is all you care about
DONALD
Excuse me Donald
Leaves defiantly
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(HUGH, MARY BETH)
Hugh re-enters the room smiling
MARY BETH
What was that all about?
HUGH
Oh, nothing, it is time to re-position Allen, let me show you how
INT. ALLISON'S BATHROOM - NIGHT
(ALLISON, HUGH)
Allison sits in a bath tub full of bubbles, slipping a glass of wine. She holds a face cloth over her eyes and forehead. The sounds of oriental wind chimes can be heard
The phone rings, breaking Allison's meditation. Allison picks up the phone and answers it. Hugh is only heard.
ALLISON
Hello?
HUGH
Sorry to bother you Allison
ALLISON
Oh hi Hugh, is something wrong with Allen?
HUGH
No, not at all, I just wanted to let you know, that we have until Friday to bring Allen out of his catatonia, or we will have to move him back to Shady Pine
ALLISON
We are not equipped like a hospital
HUGH
I know, but we've been offered the help of a nurse and all the equipment that we need
ALLISON
On who's orders?
HUGH
Dr. Fergus
ALLISON
Bastard, I hope Allen awakens and jumps off the bed breaks into song, maybe then he would prove schizophrenics are worth treating
HUGH
I hope so too, but we can help Allen, with or without the hospitals help, anyway, relax and enjoy the rest of the night
ALLISON
I will say an extra prayer for Allen tonight
HUGH
Say one for me too, good night Allison, see you in the morning
ALLISON
Good night Hugh
Allison hangs up the phone and resumes her meditation
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-LARGE ESTATE - DAY
(YOUNG GIRL, ALLEN)
THE BRIGHT MID-DAY SUN WASHES OVER ALLEN AS HE WALKS UP TO A LARGE SET OF ROD IRON GATES THAT STRETCH TEN FEET HIGH OUTSIDE A MANSION COVERED IN WHITE VENETIAN PLASTER. TWENTY FOOT COLUMNS SURROUND A PORCH THAT STRETCHES THE WHOLE SPAN OF THE HOUSE. GREEK CAPITALS SIT ATOP THE COLUMNS.
The young girl from scene #32 with long flowing hair, wearing
A white dress, holding a dove in her hands comes to the gate. Allen recognizes her as the girl from the beach, but is puzzled by her presence so remains silent
INT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND INSIDE THE MANSION - DAY
(ALLEN, MAN)
A continuation from scene #37. The gates swing open and the girl motions Allen to follow her into the house. Allen hesitantly follows Allen steps through the door way of the mansion and is greeted by a MAN dressed in rich satin and velvet fabrics, adorned in gold and jewels. The man motions Allen to enter the home and sit in the empty chair of large table filled with food and drink
RICH MAN
Sit my child, you shall feast with me tonight for you will need your strength. Tomorrow you begin your journey home Allen collapses into the chair and begins to sob with gratitude
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. HUGH KINCAID'S OFFICE - DAY
(ALLISON, HUGH, CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
Allison enters and sits in a chair across from the MacKay's. Dr. Kincaid sits on the edge of the desk
HUGH
I have already gone over what I am about to tell you and she agrees, that what I am about to tell you is the best for Allen
CHRISTOPHER
Allen? Something wrong? I thought he was doing okay?
ALLISON
What Hugh is trying to say, is that the hospital is giving Allen too the end of the week to come out of his catatonic state or we will have to transfer him
MARY BETH
(perplexed)
To where?
HUGH
You can bring him back to Shady Pine, where Allen will be set up in a special room with round the clock care. The problem is, that your insurance will not cover the expense for the extra staff that will have to be hired. The second option is to move Allen to an out of town hospital that Medicare will cover. I can provide you with a list of physicians and therapists if you wish to choose this option
CHRISTOPHER
(becoming emotional)
Look, forget about the money, we can cash in our life insurance policies and sell the bit of stock we have, but please I want you two to provide Allen's care
MARY BETH
I can't believe this is possible, how could the hospital only care about their liability insurance, Allen needs help, isn't that what a hospital is supposed to provide help?
HUGH
Some professionals in the medical profession, like myself, like Allison, feel that treatment of mental health is as important as treating physical ailments.I will not let Allen down
CUT TO
INT. ALLAN'S ROOM - DAY
Two nurses tend to Allen's feeding tube and administer medication while talking and laughing Allen's eyes flutter, the tell tale sign that he is in a state of REM sleep
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-BEACH - DAY
(ALLEN, MAIDEN)
A flash of light and muffled noises of sea birds and waves fill the air Two MAIDENs stand on the beach watching Allen prepare his new boat for the trip home. They laugh and offer Allen advice
MAIDEN
You will never see home again if you sail there directly
ALLEN
What do you mean?
MAIDEN
You must detour to the land of death and seek the guidance of the prophets Allen nods in agreement and begins to row out to sea
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. A CHURCH - DAY
(ALLISON, PETER)
Allison enters a small Catholic church and is greeted by her priest Father PETER O' Malley
PETER
It has been a while Allison, you seemed upset when you phoned, how can I help you?
ALLISON
Thank you father for seeing me on such short notice
PETER
Please call me Peter, I am still not used to hearing father O'Malley, now tell me what is troubling you?
ALLISON
Thank you Peter, I would like to talk to you about a patient of mine, Allen
PETER
The boy that is catatonic?
ALLISON
Yes, the problem is I think I am falling in love with him, what do I do?
PETER
Sometimes the lords wishes over rule the rules we place on ourselves, there is nothing wrong with loving someone
ALLISON
I know, but he is a patient
PETER
All the better, the lord has given you the gift to heal, love is the best medicine you can use. I am sure your medical code of ethics allows amendments, if they have the best wishes of the patient in mind. The lord went against the wishes of his supporters and walked amongst the lepers. A small sacrifice gave relief a thousand fold. Trust your heart, share your love Allison
ALLISON
Thank you father
Allison exits the church
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-BEACH - DAY
(ALLEN)
ALLEN HAS COME A SHORE AFTER HIS LONG JOURNEY FROM THE ISLAND WITH THE MANSION.
ALLEN LIES FACE DOWN IN THE SAND, AS HE AWAKENS AND STAGGERERS TO HIS FEET, HE SENSES SOMETHING ABOUT HIM HAS CHANGED DRASTICALLY ALLEN IS NOW AN OLD MAN, SOME SEVENTY YEARS OLD. HE IS DIRTY AND DRESSED IN RAGS.
Distraught Allen searches the area for something to check his appearance.
From the boat Allen pulls a piece of tin and stairs into it, running his hand through his matted beard and long hair. His fingers run through each crease in his ruddy, weary face. Allen shouts out for answers from the lord
ALLEN
Tell me lord, have I travelled to the valley of death, if so what do you wish for me to learn Allen waits for an answer, but none comes.
He spots a large gathering of people in the distance and sets out towards them
EXT. FANTASY-ALLEN'S MIND-BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, VENDOR)
Allen in seek of answers stumbles through a crowded open air market, every stall is filled with rough looking merchants, yelling out prices. Allen spots a VENDOR selling apples and tries to make his way through several patrons. Reaching the front of the mob, Allen reaches for an apple
VENDOR
That will be a quarter
ALLEN
Of course
Allen reaches into his pockets for money, but finds none
ALLEN
I..I seem to have none
VENDOR
Then please leave or I shall be forced to call the authorities
ALLEN
I am sorry, yes of course
Allen tries to push his way back through the crowd
EXT. FANTASY-ALAN'S MIND-BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, BEGGAR 1)
As Allen pushes through the crowd, a BEGGAR grabs his arm
BEGGAR 1
(angrily)
Are you trying to muscle into my turf?
ALLEN
(confused)
I do not know what you mean, look I woke up this morning and I am in this body, I mean I am not who I appear to be
BEGGAR 1
(in amusement)
I see I got here in the nick of time, it seems you have been sampling the drink of the drunkards, I think it is time for you to leave
ALLEN
I wish to reason with you, I am not drunk, please, there surely is enough food for both of us A crowd begins to gather
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, BEGGAR 1)
A crowd begins to gather around Allen and the Beggar, sensing a fight. The Beggar turns to the crowd of his peers
BEGGAR 1
Do we wish to let this old man share our food and drink!
The crowd answers back with a loud no
BEGGAR 1
The masses have spoken, tuck your tail between your legs coward and run!
ALLEN
Sir, I am many things, but a coward I am not, I have fought many a battle more important than this but if I must fight you, I am ready Allen and the Beggar begin to circle each other
EXT. FANTASY SCENE-ALLEN'S MIND BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, BEGGAR 2)
The Beggar laughs as he prepares to spar with Allen. The crowd begins to egg the contestants on. The Beggar throws a punch at Allen. Allen shows amazing resiliency and blocks the punch and throws a punch of his own. The punch lands flush on the Beggars jaw with such force that it sends the combatant reeling back into the arms of a SECOND BEGGAR, who takes offence of Allen and offers an omen
BEGGAR 2
(in a threatening tone)
You shall be forever be marked for death
The festive mood of the crowd changes as someone forces himself through the crowd
EXT. FANTASY-ALLEN'S MIND-BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, MAN)
A cloaked man steps through the crowd. The crowd quickly silences. The man steps to the side of Allen and addresses the beggar and his friend
MAN
I come to offer an omen of my own, to you. Believers of the ways of Satan, those who wish to see this man condemned to this misery, watch what you wish for.
Those who cast shadows into the mirror of darkness risk being blinded by the fires of hell!
The Man takes a hold of Allen's arm and leads him through the sea of laughing beggars
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, MAN)
The man leads Allen to a spot free of the beggars and then turns to continue his condemnation of the crowd
MAN
To all you who mock the abilities of this brave man. I offer a challenge, tomorrow their shall be a contest. The man who can string a bow and send an arrow through the sockets of twelve axe heads lined in a row shall win the heart of the fair maiden of the village, who seeks a suitor
The crowd murmurs in excitement
CUT TO
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-ARCHERY COMPETITION - DAY
(MAN)
A crowd of potential suitors show up armed with bows and arrows in anticipation of the competition. They all crowd around the Man. He shows the men the line from which each will shoot their arrows
MAN
Each of you will have two chances to send an arrow through those axe heads from a distance of fifty paces A confident man steps forth, strings his bow and fires an arrow towards the targets. The arrow only passes through three axe heads before bouncing off the forth and on to the ground.
The crowd laughs. Another man steps forth and draws his bow
DISSOLVE TO
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-ARCHERY COMPETITION - DAY
(MAN, ALLEN)
The last of the archers walks away from the line in disappointment. The Man steps forth and silences the crowds murmurs
MAN
If there is no other challenger than I call this competition to a close and declare no winner The crowd murmurs in disappointment, then a surprise voice comes from the rear of the crowd
ALLEN
(hidden amongst the crowd)
I wish to try!
MAN
(searching for the person)
Come forth who ever said that The crowd parts as Allen steps forth, still in the guise of an old man.
The crowd begins to laugh
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-ARCHERY COMPETITION - DAY
(MAN, MAIDEN, RICH MAN, YOUNG GIRL)
MAN
(addressing the crowd)
Silence!
(To Allen)
My friend from the market, I am glad you have taken up my offer, take this bow and fire when ready Allen takes the bow from the Man and steps up to the line. Without hesitation, Allen cocks the bow and sends the arrow through all twelve axe head sockets
The crowd gasps and begins to depart in humiliation
MAN
(addressing the departing crowd)
Before you all leave, I wish a few of Allen's new friends to join me
The Young girl from scene #32 and #37, the Rich Man from scene #38 and the Maiden from scene #41 join the man from the market
MAN
I hope you all reconsider your actions and learn from your mistakes, in the future, before you condemn some one to life of misery take in account the purity of their soul Allen transforms from the old man in rags back into a youth, adorned in a white robe
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. HOSPITAL - NIGHT
(ALLISON, HUGH)
Allison runs into the nurses station, to where Hugh sits sipping coffee
ALLISON
(excitedly)
Dr. Kincaid! It is Allen, he is coming too!
HUGH
(talking to the RN on duty)
Call the MacKay's and tell them we have some good news Allison and Hugh rush out of the room
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - NIGHT
(ALLISON, HUGH)
Hugh and Allison enter the room. Hugh checks Allen's vital signs, who is making noticeable signs that he is becoming conscious
HUGH
You are right, remove his feeding tube
ALLISON
Right away
HUGH
I will give him a mild sedative to keep him relaxed until he completely recovers
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - NIGHT
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH, HUGH)
Mary Beth and Christopher rush into the room, catching Hugh's attention
MARY BETH
Dr. Kincaid is it true? Is Allen coming out of it?
HUGH
He is not completely out of it, but yes Mary Beth and Christopher hug and begin to sob in delight
CHRISTOPHER
Can we talk to him?
HUGH
He can understand you, but he might not respond The MacKay's walk over to Allen's bed side
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - NIGHT
(ALLEN, CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
Christopher stands at Allen bed side as Mary Beth crouches down and grasps his hand
MARY BETH
Allen can you hear me, it is mom, dads here too, and Doctor Kincaid and Allison. I am glad your finally coming back to us, we have missed you. I am sorry, I do not understand what goes on in your mind, but maybe now you can make us understand
Leaning down
CHRISTOPHER
We all love you buddy
We see Mary Beth holding Allen's hand when Allen moves his fingers
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - NIGHT
(MARY BETH, HUGH, ALLISON)
Mary Beth sees Allen's fingers move and looks for conformation
MARY BETH
(excitedly)
Did you see that doctor!
HUGH
I did, Allen knows he is lucky to have so many people who care about him Mary Beth and Christopher hug,
Allison stands in the background fighting her emotions
DISSOLVE TO
EXT. COURT YARD OF SHADY PINE - DAY
(ALLEN, ALLISON)
THE COURT YARD IS LINED WITH NEATLY MANICURED HEDGES ON THREE SIDES. A SMALL GARDEN TRIMS THE BUILDING SIDE. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COURT YARD STANDS AN OLIVE TREE ALLEN HAS FULLY RECOVERED AND TAKES A WALK THROUGH THE COURT YARD WITH ALLISON
ALLEN
How long was I gone?
ALLISON
Ten days
ALLEN
(amazed)
Ten days! I have never been catatonic for that long
ALLISON
What goes on in your mind, can you remember anything?
EXT. COURT YARD SHADY PINE - DAY
(ALLEN, ALLISON)
Allen and Allison stop under a tree in the centre of the court yard
ALLEN
(Nervously tells his story)
All I remember this time, was that I was on some kind of trip to a fantasy world.
I was marooned on an island, where I met a guy who gives me a boat. Then a storm ship wrecks me, where a talking bird guides me to another island where I meet a guy who treats me too a feast and tells me how to get home. First I must go through the underworld first. Oh then, I become an old man and compete in a contest for the heart of a maiden
ALLISON
A maiden? Did you win?
ALLEN
I think so?
ALLISON
Lucky women, what do you think that all meant?
ALLEN
I think my mind was trying to tell me that I have plenty of people in my life that love me
ALLISON
You do
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM-SHADY PINE - DAY
(ALLEN, ALLISON)
Allen stuffs a shirt into a nap sack and draws the strings. Allison enters holding a small wrapped gift
ALLISON
Hi, I am glad you are still here, I meant to give you this Allison hands Allen the gift
ALLEN
What is this?
ALLISON
I thought this was appropriate, considering the journey you have been on
ALLEN
(Tearing open the gift)
Homers Odyssey, Thanks
ALLISON
It is a book about a Greek mortal Odysseus who gets marooned and spends ten years trying to get home. Along the way he meets plenty of people who help him realize that he is more god like than those mortals around him. The difference that rises Odysseus above the rest, is what lies in his heart and soul
ALLEN
Does Odysseus get the girl?
ALLISON
Someday you will find your Penelope
ALLEN
Maybe I have
ALLISON
Read the last paragraph
ALLEN
(reading out loud)
The joy they have is like that of a drowning man who feels solid ground beneath his feet once more. Hmm, I am ready for some solid ground
ALLISON
Do you have everything?
ALLEN
Think so, just waiting for Dad
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM-SHADY PINE - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, ALLEN, ALLISON)
Christopher leans into the room
CHRISTOPHER
Ready to go?
ALLEN
Yea, I think?
ALLISON
Allen, I will bring around those college applications we talked about,later
CHRISTOPHER
Great, I have even better news, Mr. Hanson down at the computer shop phoned, he wants to hire you full time for the summer
ALLISON
Way to go!
ALLEN
(feeling over whelmed)
Thanks
CHRISTOPHER
Well, I thought you would be in the mood for a celebration, so I picked up three tickets too the Tennessee Volunteers game, your mom hates football, have you any one in mind who would like to go?
ALLEN
(with hope)
Allison?
ALLISON
I love football, I would like to go, I will meet you two there after my shift ends
ALLEN
Great!
ALLISON
(playfully)
Now leave, or I will kick you out!
CHRISTOPHER
Thanks for everything Allison, say hi too Dr. Kincaid for me Allison nods and the two guys exit, leaving Allison to continue her work
INT. SHADY PINE- ALLEN'S OLD ROOM - DAY
(ALLISON, ALLEN)
Allison proceeds to strip Allen's bed. As she removes the pillow she spots a gold chain and an envelope lying on the bed. She holds the chain and opens the letter
ALLEN
(VO as Allison reads the letter)
Dear Allison, I am not very good at expressing myself so I thought a quote from one of my favourite composers would be appropriate Free me only half form this affliction and I shall be a complete man. You must think of me as being happy as it is possible to be on this earth, not unhappy. No! I cannot endure it. I will seize fate by the throat. It will not wholly conquer me! Oh how beautiful it is to live a thousand times over! Ludwig Van Beethoven Thank You Allison Signed Allen
Allison slips the chain and note into her pocket and exits
FADE OUT
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Beethoven's concerto in C minor plays as the following appears in white letters on a black screen
DUE TO HIS LOSS OF HEARING BEETHOVEN DEVELOPED A SENSE OF RESIGNATION TOWARDS THE WORLD. SCHIZOID PERSONALITY DISORDER IS CHARACTERIZED BY MARKED INDIFFERENCE TO SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AND RESTRAINED RANGE OF EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION. PERHAPS BEETHOVEN'S AND MANY OTHER GREAT AND LESSER POETS, MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, AVOIDANCE OF HUMAN CONTACT SUGGEST BY SOME EXPERTS A CANDIDATE FOR THIS EMOTIONAL DISORDER
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END TITLE SCREEN 2
White Italics on a black screen
"MADNESS IN GREAT ONES MUST NOT UNWATCHED GO"
-WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE-HAMLET
FADE OUT.
THE END
Any use in whole or part of this script is strickly prohibited without my permission.
Written By
Kendall Oliphant
Copywrite 2003
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INT. OPENING TITLE AND NARRATIVE - NIGHT
(ALLEN)
The following poem appears on a black screen with white bold letters in lower case.
ALLEN
~Catatonic state. Pray for me, I'm going away. For you see my mind has strayed to realms that this world lacks, a catatonic state. Well I'm going away through the cracks in my mind, my dying soul will stray. Look in my eyes you'll see no fear or fading smile just broken will. No one allowed inside behind the skin I hide. A catatonic state. Well I'm going deep there's no more words or tears to cry away? A catatonic state. Well I'm going deep. Rustic strings of toil I leave for you to play. I've got a new home now, yeah it's all in my head. A catatonic state. Well I'm going deep, there's no more words or tears to cry away. A catatonic state. Well I'm going deep, rustic strings of toil I leave for you to play
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FADE IN:
INT. HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM - DAY
(NURSE 1, NURSE 2)
A receptionist sits behind a desk in an emergency room lobby attending to some paperwork.A couple of people wonder around the waiting room, otherwise it is a quiet night as suggested by a passing nurse to her colleague
NURSE 1
It is dead tonight, want to order some Thai food?
NURSE 2
(looking up)
No thanks maybe later
INT. HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM - DAY
(NURSE 1, EMT 1)
The calm is shattered as two EMT's crash through the front doors wheeling in a young male in obvious distress. The nurses jump to attention, starting a chain of activity
NURSE 1
What do we have?
EMT 1
Male twenty one, suffering from schizophrenia, according to a nurse at Shady Pine Sanatorium, he started convulsing about an hour ago. When we got there he was in the midst of a grand mal seizure, we restrained him for his own safety and transported him
NURSE 1
(talking to Allen)
Sir what is your name
(pause, no response)
Sir?
(Pause, no response)
EMT 1
He went that way as soon as we got him into the ambulance, completely non responsive
NURSE 1
He might be in a catatonic state, do you know his name?
EMT 1
According to Shady Pine his name is Allen MacKay
NURSE 1
Thank you, take him into three The EMT's nod and wheel Allen off
INT. HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM - DAY
(NURSE 1, NURSE 2)
The nurse returns to her station and picks up the receiver for the paging system
NURSE 1
Doctor Donald Fergus stat, Doctor Donald Fergus to emergency, thank you
Puts down the phone and gives instructions to her colleague
NURSE 1
Call Shady Pine and have his file sent and find out who his next of kin is
NURSE 2
Will do
INT. EMERGENCY ROOM - DAY
(ALLEN, DONALD, NURSE 3)
A small drab room. Two NURSEs are busy hooking Allen to an IV and various monitors for heart and respiratory Dr. DONALD Fergus, a senior physician at the hospital enters. Donald is fifty-five and has been the senior physician of the hospital for ten years. He is a respected doctor in the community and in the state of Virginia. His methods of treatment are sound in theory, although some of his opponents feel he is a bit old fashion when it comes to the field of mental health Donald takes out a pen light out of his lab coat and checks Allen's pupils
DONALD
How long has he been this way?
NURSE 3
The staff of the asylum said he had a seizure about an hour ago and he has been this way since
DONALD
Keep him restrained and transfer him upstairs
NURSE 3
Yes doctor
INT. EMERGENCY RECEPTION AREA - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH, NURSE 1)
CHRISTOPHER and MARY BETH MacKay nervously rush up to the receptionist counter
MARY BETH
Where is my son?
NURSE 1
What is his name?
MARY BETH
Allen MacKay
CHRISTOPHER
We are his parents Christopher and Mary Beth, we were told he had some kind of seizure?
INT. EMERGENCY RECEPTION AREA - DAY
(HUGH, CHRISTOPHER, ALLEN, NURSE 1)
Dr. HUGH Kincaid enters the receptionist are and eases the MacKay's tension
HUGH
Great, Christopher, Mary Beth, I am glad you are both here, have they told you where Allen is?
CHRISTOPHER
No, we just got here a second ago
HUGH
(talking to the nurse)
I am Dr. Hugh Kincaid, I understand my patient Allen MacKay had a seizure and was emitted, I would like to see him
NURSE 1
Of course doctor, he has been transferred to the psyche ward, third floor, room five
HUGH
Who is in charge of his file?
NURSE 1
Dr. Donald Fergus
HUGH
(showing his professionalism for his fellow doctor, tries to hind his content)
I see
(pause, smiles)
Thank you, lets go
Hugh exits with the MacKay's
INT. HOSPITAL CORRIDOR - DAY
(MARY BETH, HUGH, CHRISTOPHER, ALLEN)
Dr. Kincaid and the MacKay's walk down the hallway towards Allen's room
MARY BETH
Why is he in the psyche ward? He is not crazy or violent, he has schizophrenia
HUGH
(stops and tries to offer comfort)
I know, that is what I am going to find out, don't worry Mary Beth
CHRISTOPHER
(interjecting)
Hugh, I admit I haven't been the greatest father to Allen and I don't understand what he has, but he is still my son, please do not let them treat Allen like some kind of lunatic
HUGH
(turning to Christopher)
Trust me Chris, I know you and Mary Beth have not had it great lately and schizophrenia is tough to understand, especially the kind Allen has. Catatonic Schizophrenia is the least common type, I only heard of it twenty years ago, Allen was only my second patient, now I treat over thirty patients with the
Disease and I am only one of a couple of hundred doctors who specialize in this disease. He has had these seizures before, and I have brought him out of it every time, but I could not have done it without Allen. Some where locked in his brain is the realization that he is every bit as strong mentally as you and Mary Beth are. His fundamentals are rock solid, he is a good kid with an iron will.
You two should be proud of yourself, you took care of him for as long as you could, I hope some day he can leave Shady Pine for good. Maybe some day he will get married. My job is to make my patients better and I will not allow any treatments that I do not approve of. Stay here with Mary Beth and I will find out what is going on
CHRISTOPHER
(reassured)
Thank you doctor
MARY BETH
Thanks Hugh Dr Kincaid walks into the room and leaves the MacKay's outside. Christopher hugs a crying Mary Beth
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(ALLEN, HUGH, DONALD, REBECCA)
Allen is held to a bed with leather restraints. Attending to his chart is Dr.
Fergus, assisting him is a nurse Dr.Kincaid enters the room and immediately notices the restraints and Dr. Fergus
HUGH
Don nice to see you
DONALD
Hugh, I see this a patient under your care
HUGH
That is right, and if you do not mind please remove the restraints
DONALD
You do know just a couple of hours ago he was thrashing around, I do not want my nurses or himself injured
HUGH
He had a grandmal seizure, he has not had one since he was five, now he is in a catatonic state, he can not hurt anyone when he is like this, now remove the restraints
DONALD
Are you taking over his file?
HUGH
Yes, do not worry about your malpractice premiums, I will take complete responsibility for Allen's care
DONALD
If you insist Hugh
(Talking to the nurse)
Nurse, remove the restraints
REBECCA
(nervously begins to remove the straps)
Yes doctor
Donald hands Hugh Allen's Chart
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(HUGH, REBECCA)
Hugh notices the nurses apprehension and tries to reassure her
HUGH
Have not seen you on this ward, are you new?
REBECCA
Yes doctor, I just transferred up here this week
HUGH
From where?
REBECCA
Paediatrics
HUGH
Good choice, less mess up here, do not worry Allen is not violent, he has never struck anyone, he needs his hands to play the piano. Do you play any instruments..
(Hugh becomes stuck for a name)
REBECCA
Rebecca, a little piano, mostly at Christmas
HUGH
Rebecca, great, don't worry, you will be fine, just remember, he is not comatose.
He can hear you, but his mind will not allow him to respond or move. Just remember, you do not have to whisper, just be yourself
REBECCA
Thank you doctor I will remember that, I will leave you now Rebecca exits passing the MacKay's in the doorway
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(MARY BETH, HUGH, CHRISTOPHER)
The MACKAY'S enter the room
MARY BETH
Will he come out of it?
HUGH
He has never had a seizure this violent. Allen could stay Catatonic for a few hours or a few days, I can only do my best to bring him out of it, it is up to Allen now
CHRISTOPHER
What do we do now?
HUGH
I am going to start his therapy tomorrow, I have been using a technique called pacing and leading for ten years, I was the first to discover its benefits
CHRISTOPHER
How does it work?
HUGH
Leading and pacing is where you spend time with the patient, assuming the catatonic patients posture and breathing rhythm
MARY BETH
I do not follow?
HUGH
The idea is to have a rapport with the patient. The theory is that, although the patient can not physically respond to stimuli, their mind still responds to external stimuli at the fundamental level. You see by mimicking their condition it sends a message to the patient that you are on their level. It is difficult to explain, please feel free to sit in on the sessions and you will see how technique works
CHRISTOPHER
Does he need any other kind of help?
HUGH
He will need a physical therapist to manipulate his muscles. I work with a women names Allison Lang, she is also versed in the leading and pacing technique
MARY BETH
Thank you, I will be interested to see the results of your treatment
HUGH
I will have the nurse insert a urinary catheter and set up a feeding schedule. I will call Allison and have her come in tomorrow. Do not hesitate to phone me
CHRISTOPHER
Thank you doctor
HUGH
Good-night, try to get some rest
Hugh exits
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
Mary Beth and Christopher stand holding each other looking overwhelmed and helpless staring down at there son tight in on Allen's eyes. Through his eyelids we see his eyeballs twitching, indicating that Allen's brain has become stimulated with activity
FADE OUT
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INT. ALLEN'S MIND-TUNNEL - DAY
(ALLEN)
TO A SERIES OF BLINDING FLASHING LIGHTS ALLEN, DRESSED IN A WHITE ROBE, WALKS CONFUSED DOWN A NARROW CORRIDOR WITH A LOW CEILING AND NO VISIBLE END. THERE IS NO WINDOWS, DOORS OR MARKINGS OF ANY KIND.
THE CORRIDOR IS BRIGHT WHITE AND LIT FROM ALL SIDES BY STROBE LIGHTS HIDDEN IN THE WALLS AND CEILING.
Allen walks some fifty feet and then the corridor disappears.
In its place a wind ravished rocky outcropping in the middle of a turbulent sea
EXT. ALLEN'S MIND-BEACH - DAY
(ALLEN, ECHOES)
Allen's mind takes him high above a ocean Allen stands in the middle of a small flat part of the rocks. He is now dressed in torn, dirty rags.
The winds batter against Allen, forcing him to seek shelter on the alee side of the rocks.
Allen becomes scared and confused. He reaches around his neck and clutches his cross and begins to call out to the lord
ALLEN
Oh lord what have I done to deserve this! Is this place hell or heaven? Is this purgatory, the place I deserve?
ECHOES
(From an unknown origin)
You know that is not true
FADE OUT
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INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - NIGHT
(ALLEN, ALLISON, NURSE 5)
ALLISON finishes administration the fluid to Allen's feeding tube. She removes the clamp and the fluid begins to flow Allison sits down beside Allen and begins to manipulate the muscles in his arms A nurse (NURSE 5) on shift change pops her head into the room
NURSE 5
You still here Allison, do you ever sleep?
ALLISON
I am going to stay a couple of more hours
NURSE 5
He can't hear you, do not waist your time
ALLISON
You are wrong, he can hear, it is just his brain will not let him respond
NURSE 5
Maybe you are right, oh well good night
ALLISON
Good night
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(ALLEN, ALLISON)
Allison returns her attention to Allen, alerted by a beep from his feeding machine, indicating that Allen has finished.
Allison removes the feeding apparatus and sits back down
ALLISON
(talking out loud)
Allen I know you can here me, you can fight this, I do not understand what is going through your mind right now, but I do know you are not brain dead. You have plenty of people who care for you, fight, damn it!
Allison realizes she is becoming to emotional and draws back into the chair
ALLISON
God Allison get it together
Allison picks up her purse and prepares to leave. She stops long enough to touch Allen's cheek
ALLISON
Please lord give Allen back to those who care for him
Allison exits
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INT. RESTAURANT - NIGHT
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
Christopher and Mary Beth sip drinks after dinner in a two star restaurant
CHRISTOPHER
I am glad you accepted my offer Mary Beth
MARY BETH
I am glad I did, how are you anyway?
CHRISTOPHER
The firms doing okay,I should be a full partner by next year? You?
MARY BETH
The housing markets a little down, but it will rebound
CHRISTOPHER
About Allen, when he comes out of this...
MARY BETH
...Maybe we can bring him home for a while
CHRISTOPHER
Sure, he has most of his stuff at your place, I would be happy to have him stay with me on weekends
MARY BETH
And maybe we can hire Allison on full time, she seems to have a good rapport with Allen
CHRISTOPHER
Allen seems to really responding to her, I will pay her wages
MARY BETH
We will work that out when the time comes. Are you in town for the night?
CHRISTOPHER
Yeah, I just got in, I will stay downtown and meet you at Dr. Kincaid's office tomorrow
MARY BETH
Why don't you stay back at my house? We can talk some more. I have still got that bottle of champagne you sent me for Christmas
CHRISTOPHER
Sure The two ex-spouses smile awkwardly as some hidden attractions begins to surface
FADE OUT
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INT. HOME OF MARY BETH - NIGHT
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
A TWO STORY BUNGALOW PLAN, DECORATED IN A MIX OF MODERN AND GREEK REVIVAL.
A RICH BLUE COLOUR SCHEME IS ACCENTED WITH WHITE PLASTER STATUES OF ATHENA AND ZEUS. THE FLOOR PLAN IS AN OPEN CONCEPT WITH A LARGE LIVING ROOM GIVING WAY TO A SMALL GALLEY STYLE KITCHEN, SEPARATED BY A BREAKFAST COUNTER. ON ONE SIDE OF THE ROOM A
LARGE OVER SIZED SOFA SPANS TEN FEET ACROSS THE WALL. A MATCHING ARM CHAIR FILLS THE REMAINING SPACE.THE ROOM IS FILLED WITH VELVET TAPESTRY. HARD WOOD AND MARBLE TILE MESH THROUGHOUT THE HOME.
A BLACK GRAND PIANO IN THE CENTRE OF THE ROOM BECOMES THE FOCAL POINT CHRISTOPHER WALKS INTO THE ROOM CARRYING TWO FLUTES OF CHAMPAIGN
CHRISTOPHER
I like what you have done with the place, the piano looks great there
MARY BETH
Thanks, if it was not for Allan that piano would be collecting dust. I have not played since he was eight
CHRISTOPHER
I remember, the first thing you taught Allan was Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
MARY BETH
Now look at him, he can sit their for hours playing, he should be in Julliard, he is that good Christopher, but...
CHRISTOPHER
He is not dying Mary Beth, he has a disease that is holding his brain hostage, someday they will unlock the mysteries of Schizophrenia
MARY BETH
I know, but it scares me. I never know when he is going to have a seizure. I told you about the one he had last year, didn't I?
CHRISTOPHER
You mentioned that he was playing wildly? And then he collapsed?
FADE OUT
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INT. HOME OF MARY BETH - DAY
(MARY BETH)
Mary Beth narrates a flash back. Allan sits at the piano with his eyes fixed out the window in a Catatonic state, playing a furious concerto that mimics the raging thoughts that swarm his brain
MARY BETH
He just began playing really fast and with such force, it sounded like thunder or some kind of storm. Then he just collapsed exhausted. He spent two days in the hospital, catatonic, with a fever of one hundred and two
FADE OUT
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INT. HOME OF MARY BETH - NIGHT
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
The scene shifts back to the present as the MacKay's continue their conversation
CHRISTOPHER
I am sorry, I should have been their for him, instead I was gloating over my appointment to the firm
MARY BETH
You try, you are a good father to Allen, I wish it could have been different for us
CHRISTOPHER
I wish that too. And I wish I could reach into Allen's mind and dampen his storms
MARY BETH
Wow it is two thirty, we have to meet Dr. Kincaid for nine
CHRISTOPHER
Why don't you go to bed, I will sleep on the sofa
MARY BETH
Why don't you come up,it is a big bed. I do not feel like sleeping alone
The two agree awkwardly and exit up the stairs
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
EXT. FANTASY-GARDEN - DAY
(ALLEN, MAN, WOMEN GARDENING)
Allen walks a few steps behind an elderly MAN who leads him up a pathway towards a young WOMEN tending a garden. In her hand she uses a claw like tool with a handle that looks like a serpent wrapped around a staff. The women is at first oblivious to the pleas of the man dressed in a white robe adorned with a blood red sash
MAN
My fair care taker of this island abode, I have been sent by our lord to beg you to let this poor sole free, free to return to the mortals who love him
WOMEN GARDENING
(rising to her feet annoyed)
Our lord is jealous, he can not stand to see a mortal happy with one of us.
There is no point in arguing, take him and next time ask our Lord too do his own bidding!
The man summons Allen to step forth and prepare to come with him. Allen walks towards the out stretched hands of the man. The man then vanishes
EXT. FANTASY-GARDEN - DAY
(ALLEN, WOMEN GARDENING)
Allen stands before the women confused and suspicious
WOMEN GARDENING
Before you go my dear Allan, tell me this, if I told you that there is heart break and trouble ahead would you trade immortality with me for your mortal existence?
ALLEN
Yes, a thousand times over, I gladly await to see what the seas hand out
WOMEN GARDENING
(put off by Allen's answer)
Very well, here is a raft and five days provisions, be on your way
FADE OUT
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INT. DR. KINCAID'S OFFICE - DAY
(HUGH, CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
The MacKay's enter, Dr. Kincaid stands to great them
HUGH
Good morning have a seat, I asked you two here this morning to discuss some very important issues concerning the well being of Allen
CHRISTOPHER
Like what?
HUGH
This is a difficult thing to decide on and I do not expect you to give me an answer right away, but I need you to give it your attention. I will do everything to provide you two and Allen the best medical care that I am capable of providing. I believe I can bring Allen out of this catatonic state. Through years of study with Allen and other patients I have perfected my pace and lead technique too the point that ninety percent of my patients recover and go on to live a normal life. Of course I am not saying I have a cure for this type of Schizophrenia but with the use of drugs like Lorazapram, and Chlorpromazine to control his mood swings as well as Risperidon too help lower the high levels of Serotonin and Dopamine in Allen's brain. High levels of these chemicals are causing Allen's brain to over work. I feel Allen can return to society in a productive manor with retraining
MARY BETH
We have the out most faith in you Hugh
HUGH
Good, have you two thought about care for Allen once he comes out of his catatonic state?
CHRISTOPHER
Yes, Mary Beth and I would like to bring him home and hire Miss Lang as a live in care provider, if she agrees
HUGH
Very well, but rest assure, Shady Pine will always welcome back Allen at any time you feel he has become too much for you to handle
MARY BETH
I think this time we are better suited to cope. We where going through some tough times together, Allen needs so much attention growing up, we just needed some time for ourselves
HUGH
That shows how caring you two are. Don't ever feel afraid to ask for help
CHRISTOPHER
Thank you Hugh
HUGH
Now that brings me to the difficult part, if Allen does not recover and stays
Catatonic for an extended time, what are your wishes
CHRISTOPHER
He is still alive, money is not an object, what ever it takes, for however long, please continue all care
HUGH
That was just a formality, you understand, I realize at times Allen has spoken out negatively towards you two, but please understand, that was this disease talking, deep inside, Allen feels the love that you two have bestowed. Someday that love will radiate back. Thank you for coming. I will see you later at the hospital
The three stand up, hugh hugs both Christopher and a sobbing Mary Beth
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INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(ALLISON, DONALD, ALLEN)
Donald enters the room and witnesses first hand the lead and pace method that Allison is a student of.
Allen's body has been positioned this morning on his left side facing an oil painting of a sea scape that Allison has brought in. Allison sits semi prone in her chair trying to mimic Allen's position, she also begins a series of shallow breaths, also to mimic Allen
DONALD
(quietly interrupting)
That does not look comfortable
ALLISON
If I can connect with him, it is worth the trip too the chiropractor
DONALD
I can't say I understand Dr Kincaid's methods but if Allen comes out of this catatonia I will be happy
ALLISON
The method works, in the old days, no offence, Allen would be confined to a padded room or tied down. What is wrong with treating some one like a human being?
DONALD
Nothing, but I have read Dr. Fergus''s own report, Allen Kincaid has a history of anti- social behaviour, depression, violent fantasies that involve women. Heck the report even says that Allen once thought that the CIA had secretly installed radio transmitters in the hills and were broadcasting messages brainwashing him into thinking that the government was god. Allen thought he had discovered this plot when he hooked up the amplifier to the TV wrong and got feed back. On his computer his parents found a draft to the president stating that if they did not cease, he would go public. Does that sound like some one you wish to care about?
ALLISON
Allen was very sick before he came to Shady Pine, since myself and Dr Kincaid have been working out with him, Allen was learned how to channel his thoughts in positive ways. He has become more out going. The relaxation exercises and the medication have curbed his anxiety and depression. Before he had this seizure he was working one day a week at the local computer store. His boss calls him one the best employees he has ever had.
DONALD
That is all great but remember your professional code
ALLISON
(sternly)
I am a professional doctor, I am not getting personally involved with Allen, I just care about him. Dr. Fergus, you know as well as I do, some of the greatest minds in history where schizophrenic. Schizophrenia is not a curse on the sufferer, it is a challenge to overcome. Allen has overcome. Now excuse me doctor.
Donald clears his throat and conceded this battle to Allison and exits.
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-OUT ON THE SEAS - NIGHT
(ALLEN, ALLISON)
ALLEN HAS BEEN SAILING FOR MANY HOURS, MAKING LITTLE HEADWAY AGAINST A VIOLENT STORM.
Fifty foot waves toss his small skiff around like a child's toy. Allen strains to keep his eyes on the belt of Orion, the only visible marker in an otherwise black sky.
Allen catches a glimpse of what he hopes is land through the thick fog and begins to row feverishly Within sight of salvation, Allen is cruelly set back as a wave comes crashing over the bow of the boat sending Allen crashing into the sea Allen struggles to keep a float, twice slipping under the waves. Finally, in a show of super human strength Allen lunges out of the water and clings for life onto the broken hull of his over turned boat A dove defies the storm and flies out of the clouds and lands on the boat next to Allen
ALLISON
(coming from the dove)
Allen, fight, you are strong enough
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(ALLISON, MARY BETH)
Allison sits beside Allen's bed with her head down in prayer
ALLISON
(whispering)
Please Allen hear me come back to us
Allison's prayers are disrupted by the entrance of Mary Beth
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(ALLISON, MARY BETH)
Mary Beth enters the room and offers sympathy for a noticeably exhausted Allison
MARY BETH
(softly)
High Allison
ALLISON
Oh hi sorry, I did not notice you
MARY BETH
You look exhausted, I have the entire day off, why don't you go home and get some sleep
ALLISON
Thanks, I think I will, Dr. Kincaid will be in later to continue Allen's therapy
MARY BETH
Before you go, Christopher and I have decided that when Allen recovers, we would like you to stay on his personal therapist and move in to my home
ALLISON
(taken back)
Wow, that is so kind of you, I will need some time to think about it, I really enjoy working with Allen. Thank you
MARY BETH
No, thank you Allison, please take all the time you need, when you are ready to decide we can discuss what ever wages you feel you deserve. No amount of money can quantify the incredible work you do. There are so few young people like you, with your drive and dedication.
ALLISON
Thank you Mrs. MacKay
MARY BETH
Please, call me Mary Beth
ALLISON
Thank you Mary Beth Allison smiles and exits
INT. ALLAN'S ROOM - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH, HUGH)
Christopher and Dr. Kincaid enter together Christopher leans down and gives Mary Beth a kiss on the lips
MARY BETH
Hi guys,you just missed Allison
HUGH
How did you get her to leave?
CHRISTOPHER
(Looking at Allen)
I hope you do not think I am crazy, but Allen looks different today, better some how
HUGH
All his vital signs look fine, I'll start a feeding tube, excuse me
MARY BETH
Sure
Mary Beth stands and walks over to a spot next to Christopher. Dr. Kincaid begins to administer a feeding tube. Christopher finally prompts Mary Beth to come with him out of the room
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INT. HOSPITAL-PRIVATE WAITING ROOM - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
Mary Beth and Christopher sit in a waiting room and further discuss all the potential scenarios for Allen's care
CHRISTOPHER
I know we agreed to bring Allen home when he gets better, but what happens if he goes catatonic again or worse, has another breakdown and contemplates suicide
MARY BETH
Nothing is going to change my mind, this time is different. Dr. Kincaid says that his new treatments will give Allen confidence to handle the things that upset him. Allen is older now, he can cope with the world better now
CHRISTOPHER
You are right, sorry, maybe it is us who can not handle the world, I just had to make sure we were making the right decision
MARY BETH
We are
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND - NIGHT
(ALLEN, HUGH)
Allen hangs on to the side of the boat. The bird councils Allen
HUGH
(coming from the bird)
Allen please swim for land, you are in danger if you remain here
ALLEN
What is happening?
HUGH
(coming from the bird)
Go now Allen sees the wisdom in what the bird is telling him and dives into the surf and begins to swim for the shore Behind him a large wave crashes into the boat, smashing the boat into pieces
FADE OUT
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, HUGH, MARY BETH)
Hugh is busy manipulating Allen's limbs when an alert goes off on Allen's heart monitor. His readings have spiked dangerously high. Mary Beth and Christopher rush into the room
CHRISTOPHER
(panicked)
What is wrong?
HUGH
(calmly and assertively)
Allen's mind has tricked his body into thinking that something is attacking it, in return his body has increased his level of dopamine, to kill this imaginary virus. The stress has caused a huge spike in his adrenalin level, this is causing his heart to beat faster
MARY BETH
(extremely distressed)
I don't follow? What do you mean imaginary?
HUGH
I don't know what is going on in Allen's mind, but it is like his brain is going Through all the possibilities of how to awaken, all at once, like a computer trying to sort through thousands of formulas at the same time. I will try to explain in a minute, I am going to give Allen an injection of morphine, this will slow his heart rate down The morphine begins to take effect and Allen's heart rate begins to return to normal.
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
EXT. ALLEN'S MIND-BEACH - DAY
(ALLEN, YOUNG GIRL)
Day break finds Allen washed ashore face down in the sand. Allen gasps for air as he fights to regain consciousness. Allen awakes to the sound of laughter. Allen looks up and sees a YOUNG GIRL standing over him
ALLEN
Who are you?
YOUNG GIRL
That does not matter, you have been sleeping the sleep of the dead, the time has come for you too go to the golden palace and seek the help of the king
ALLEN
Where is this place?
YOUNG GIRL
Arise and I shall show you, once you are there allow your heart and mind to open and reap the rewards that you are so deserving Allen rises to his feet, bewildered and taken aback. The two exit
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(DONALD, HUGH)
Dr. Donald Fergus enters the room to talk to his colleague
DONALD
Hugh can I talk to you?
HUGH
(talking to the MacKay's)
I will be right back, he should be fine now
Donald and Hugh exit the room
INT. OUTSIDE ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(DONALD, HUGH)
Donald leads Hugh through the door out into the hallway
HUGH
What is it Don?
DONALD
I am glad Allen's showing signs of improvement, but you know he can not stay here indefinitely
HUGH
What are you saying? Allen's not sick enough, so he does not rate high enough on your priority list
DONALD
That is not it at all, I can show you a waiting list of hundreds of people more critical than Allen, I need the bed
HUGH
(frustrated)
Look, give me too the end of the week, I think I can bring Allen out of his catatonia
DONALD
If you can't?
HUGH
Then I transport him back to Shady Pine and care for him there
DONALD
Fine
HUGH
Don, this is not about bed shortages and you know it, it is about padding your cure rate and there isn't a cure for schizophrenia
DONALD
I just do not believe in wasting tax dollars on a social disease
HUGH
Money, that is all you care about
DONALD
Excuse me Donald
Leaves defiantly
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - DAY
(HUGH, MARY BETH)
Hugh re-enters the room smiling
MARY BETH
What was that all about?
HUGH
Oh, nothing, it is time to re-position Allen, let me show you how
INT. ALLISON'S BATHROOM - NIGHT
(ALLISON, HUGH)
Allison sits in a bath tub full of bubbles, slipping a glass of wine. She holds a face cloth over her eyes and forehead. The sounds of oriental wind chimes can be heard
The phone rings, breaking Allison's meditation. Allison picks up the phone and answers it. Hugh is only heard.
ALLISON
Hello?
HUGH
Sorry to bother you Allison
ALLISON
Oh hi Hugh, is something wrong with Allen?
HUGH
No, not at all, I just wanted to let you know, that we have until Friday to bring Allen out of his catatonia, or we will have to move him back to Shady Pine
ALLISON
We are not equipped like a hospital
HUGH
I know, but we've been offered the help of a nurse and all the equipment that we need
ALLISON
On who's orders?
HUGH
Dr. Fergus
ALLISON
Bastard, I hope Allen awakens and jumps off the bed breaks into song, maybe then he would prove schizophrenics are worth treating
HUGH
I hope so too, but we can help Allen, with or without the hospitals help, anyway, relax and enjoy the rest of the night
ALLISON
I will say an extra prayer for Allen tonight
HUGH
Say one for me too, good night Allison, see you in the morning
ALLISON
Good night Hugh
Allison hangs up the phone and resumes her meditation
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-LARGE ESTATE - DAY
(YOUNG GIRL, ALLEN)
THE BRIGHT MID-DAY SUN WASHES OVER ALLEN AS HE WALKS UP TO A LARGE SET OF ROD IRON GATES THAT STRETCH TEN FEET HIGH OUTSIDE A MANSION COVERED IN WHITE VENETIAN PLASTER. TWENTY FOOT COLUMNS SURROUND A PORCH THAT STRETCHES THE WHOLE SPAN OF THE HOUSE. GREEK CAPITALS SIT ATOP THE COLUMNS.
The young girl from scene #32 with long flowing hair, wearing
A white dress, holding a dove in her hands comes to the gate. Allen recognizes her as the girl from the beach, but is puzzled by her presence so remains silent
INT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND INSIDE THE MANSION - DAY
(ALLEN, MAN)
A continuation from scene #37. The gates swing open and the girl motions Allen to follow her into the house. Allen hesitantly follows Allen steps through the door way of the mansion and is greeted by a MAN dressed in rich satin and velvet fabrics, adorned in gold and jewels. The man motions Allen to enter the home and sit in the empty chair of large table filled with food and drink
RICH MAN
Sit my child, you shall feast with me tonight for you will need your strength. Tomorrow you begin your journey home Allen collapses into the chair and begins to sob with gratitude
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. HUGH KINCAID'S OFFICE - DAY
(ALLISON, HUGH, CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
Allison enters and sits in a chair across from the MacKay's. Dr. Kincaid sits on the edge of the desk
HUGH
I have already gone over what I am about to tell you and she agrees, that what I am about to tell you is the best for Allen
CHRISTOPHER
Allen? Something wrong? I thought he was doing okay?
ALLISON
What Hugh is trying to say, is that the hospital is giving Allen too the end of the week to come out of his catatonic state or we will have to transfer him
MARY BETH
(perplexed)
To where?
HUGH
You can bring him back to Shady Pine, where Allen will be set up in a special room with round the clock care. The problem is, that your insurance will not cover the expense for the extra staff that will have to be hired. The second option is to move Allen to an out of town hospital that Medicare will cover. I can provide you with a list of physicians and therapists if you wish to choose this option
CHRISTOPHER
(becoming emotional)
Look, forget about the money, we can cash in our life insurance policies and sell the bit of stock we have, but please I want you two to provide Allen's care
MARY BETH
I can't believe this is possible, how could the hospital only care about their liability insurance, Allen needs help, isn't that what a hospital is supposed to provide help?
HUGH
Some professionals in the medical profession, like myself, like Allison, feel that treatment of mental health is as important as treating physical ailments.I will not let Allen down
CUT TO
INT. ALLAN'S ROOM - DAY
Two nurses tend to Allen's feeding tube and administer medication while talking and laughing Allen's eyes flutter, the tell tale sign that he is in a state of REM sleep
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-BEACH - DAY
(ALLEN, MAIDEN)
A flash of light and muffled noises of sea birds and waves fill the air Two MAIDENs stand on the beach watching Allen prepare his new boat for the trip home. They laugh and offer Allen advice
MAIDEN
You will never see home again if you sail there directly
ALLEN
What do you mean?
MAIDEN
You must detour to the land of death and seek the guidance of the prophets Allen nods in agreement and begins to row out to sea
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. A CHURCH - DAY
(ALLISON, PETER)
Allison enters a small Catholic church and is greeted by her priest Father PETER O' Malley
PETER
It has been a while Allison, you seemed upset when you phoned, how can I help you?
ALLISON
Thank you father for seeing me on such short notice
PETER
Please call me Peter, I am still not used to hearing father O'Malley, now tell me what is troubling you?
ALLISON
Thank you Peter, I would like to talk to you about a patient of mine, Allen
PETER
The boy that is catatonic?
ALLISON
Yes, the problem is I think I am falling in love with him, what do I do?
PETER
Sometimes the lords wishes over rule the rules we place on ourselves, there is nothing wrong with loving someone
ALLISON
I know, but he is a patient
PETER
All the better, the lord has given you the gift to heal, love is the best medicine you can use. I am sure your medical code of ethics allows amendments, if they have the best wishes of the patient in mind. The lord went against the wishes of his supporters and walked amongst the lepers. A small sacrifice gave relief a thousand fold. Trust your heart, share your love Allison
ALLISON
Thank you father
Allison exits the church
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-BEACH - DAY
(ALLEN)
ALLEN HAS COME A SHORE AFTER HIS LONG JOURNEY FROM THE ISLAND WITH THE MANSION.
ALLEN LIES FACE DOWN IN THE SAND, AS HE AWAKENS AND STAGGERERS TO HIS FEET, HE SENSES SOMETHING ABOUT HIM HAS CHANGED DRASTICALLY ALLEN IS NOW AN OLD MAN, SOME SEVENTY YEARS OLD. HE IS DIRTY AND DRESSED IN RAGS.
Distraught Allen searches the area for something to check his appearance.
From the boat Allen pulls a piece of tin and stairs into it, running his hand through his matted beard and long hair. His fingers run through each crease in his ruddy, weary face. Allen shouts out for answers from the lord
ALLEN
Tell me lord, have I travelled to the valley of death, if so what do you wish for me to learn Allen waits for an answer, but none comes.
He spots a large gathering of people in the distance and sets out towards them
EXT. FANTASY-ALLEN'S MIND-BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, VENDOR)
Allen in seek of answers stumbles through a crowded open air market, every stall is filled with rough looking merchants, yelling out prices. Allen spots a VENDOR selling apples and tries to make his way through several patrons. Reaching the front of the mob, Allen reaches for an apple
VENDOR
That will be a quarter
ALLEN
Of course
Allen reaches into his pockets for money, but finds none
ALLEN
I..I seem to have none
VENDOR
Then please leave or I shall be forced to call the authorities
ALLEN
I am sorry, yes of course
Allen tries to push his way back through the crowd
EXT. FANTASY-ALAN'S MIND-BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, BEGGAR 1)
As Allen pushes through the crowd, a BEGGAR grabs his arm
BEGGAR 1
(angrily)
Are you trying to muscle into my turf?
ALLEN
(confused)
I do not know what you mean, look I woke up this morning and I am in this body, I mean I am not who I appear to be
BEGGAR 1
(in amusement)
I see I got here in the nick of time, it seems you have been sampling the drink of the drunkards, I think it is time for you to leave
ALLEN
I wish to reason with you, I am not drunk, please, there surely is enough food for both of us A crowd begins to gather
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, BEGGAR 1)
A crowd begins to gather around Allen and the Beggar, sensing a fight. The Beggar turns to the crowd of his peers
BEGGAR 1
Do we wish to let this old man share our food and drink!
The crowd answers back with a loud no
BEGGAR 1
The masses have spoken, tuck your tail between your legs coward and run!
ALLEN
Sir, I am many things, but a coward I am not, I have fought many a battle more important than this but if I must fight you, I am ready Allen and the Beggar begin to circle each other
EXT. FANTASY SCENE-ALLEN'S MIND BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, BEGGAR 2)
The Beggar laughs as he prepares to spar with Allen. The crowd begins to egg the contestants on. The Beggar throws a punch at Allen. Allen shows amazing resiliency and blocks the punch and throws a punch of his own. The punch lands flush on the Beggars jaw with such force that it sends the combatant reeling back into the arms of a SECOND BEGGAR, who takes offence of Allen and offers an omen
BEGGAR 2
(in a threatening tone)
You shall be forever be marked for death
The festive mood of the crowd changes as someone forces himself through the crowd
EXT. FANTASY-ALLEN'S MIND-BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, MAN)
A cloaked man steps through the crowd. The crowd quickly silences. The man steps to the side of Allen and addresses the beggar and his friend
MAN
I come to offer an omen of my own, to you. Believers of the ways of Satan, those who wish to see this man condemned to this misery, watch what you wish for.
Those who cast shadows into the mirror of darkness risk being blinded by the fires of hell!
The Man takes a hold of Allen's arm and leads him through the sea of laughing beggars
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-BEGGARS MARKET - DAY
(ALLEN, MAN)
The man leads Allen to a spot free of the beggars and then turns to continue his condemnation of the crowd
MAN
To all you who mock the abilities of this brave man. I offer a challenge, tomorrow their shall be a contest. The man who can string a bow and send an arrow through the sockets of twelve axe heads lined in a row shall win the heart of the fair maiden of the village, who seeks a suitor
The crowd murmurs in excitement
CUT TO
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-ARCHERY COMPETITION - DAY
(MAN)
A crowd of potential suitors show up armed with bows and arrows in anticipation of the competition. They all crowd around the Man. He shows the men the line from which each will shoot their arrows
MAN
Each of you will have two chances to send an arrow through those axe heads from a distance of fifty paces A confident man steps forth, strings his bow and fires an arrow towards the targets. The arrow only passes through three axe heads before bouncing off the forth and on to the ground.
The crowd laughs. Another man steps forth and draws his bow
DISSOLVE TO
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-ARCHERY COMPETITION - DAY
(MAN, ALLEN)
The last of the archers walks away from the line in disappointment. The Man steps forth and silences the crowds murmurs
MAN
If there is no other challenger than I call this competition to a close and declare no winner The crowd murmurs in disappointment, then a surprise voice comes from the rear of the crowd
ALLEN
(hidden amongst the crowd)
I wish to try!
MAN
(searching for the person)
Come forth who ever said that The crowd parts as Allen steps forth, still in the guise of an old man.
The crowd begins to laugh
EXT. FANTASY- ALLEN'S MIND-ARCHERY COMPETITION - DAY
(MAN, MAIDEN, RICH MAN, YOUNG GIRL)
MAN
(addressing the crowd)
Silence!
(To Allen)
My friend from the market, I am glad you have taken up my offer, take this bow and fire when ready Allen takes the bow from the Man and steps up to the line. Without hesitation, Allen cocks the bow and sends the arrow through all twelve axe head sockets
The crowd gasps and begins to depart in humiliation
MAN
(addressing the departing crowd)
Before you all leave, I wish a few of Allen's new friends to join me
The Young girl from scene #32 and #37, the Rich Man from scene #38 and the Maiden from scene #41 join the man from the market
MAN
I hope you all reconsider your actions and learn from your mistakes, in the future, before you condemn some one to life of misery take in account the purity of their soul Allen transforms from the old man in rags back into a youth, adorned in a white robe
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. HOSPITAL - NIGHT
(ALLISON, HUGH)
Allison runs into the nurses station, to where Hugh sits sipping coffee
ALLISON
(excitedly)
Dr. Kincaid! It is Allen, he is coming too!
HUGH
(talking to the RN on duty)
Call the MacKay's and tell them we have some good news Allison and Hugh rush out of the room
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - NIGHT
(ALLISON, HUGH)
Hugh and Allison enter the room. Hugh checks Allen's vital signs, who is making noticeable signs that he is becoming conscious
HUGH
You are right, remove his feeding tube
ALLISON
Right away
HUGH
I will give him a mild sedative to keep him relaxed until he completely recovers
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - NIGHT
(CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH, HUGH)
Mary Beth and Christopher rush into the room, catching Hugh's attention
MARY BETH
Dr. Kincaid is it true? Is Allen coming out of it?
HUGH
He is not completely out of it, but yes Mary Beth and Christopher hug and begin to sob in delight
CHRISTOPHER
Can we talk to him?
HUGH
He can understand you, but he might not respond The MacKay's walk over to Allen's bed side
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - NIGHT
(ALLEN, CHRISTOPHER, MARY BETH)
Christopher stands at Allen bed side as Mary Beth crouches down and grasps his hand
MARY BETH
Allen can you hear me, it is mom, dads here too, and Doctor Kincaid and Allison. I am glad your finally coming back to us, we have missed you. I am sorry, I do not understand what goes on in your mind, but maybe now you can make us understand
Leaning down
CHRISTOPHER
We all love you buddy
We see Mary Beth holding Allen's hand when Allen moves his fingers
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM - NIGHT
(MARY BETH, HUGH, ALLISON)
Mary Beth sees Allen's fingers move and looks for conformation
MARY BETH
(excitedly)
Did you see that doctor!
HUGH
I did, Allen knows he is lucky to have so many people who care about him Mary Beth and Christopher hug,
Allison stands in the background fighting her emotions
DISSOLVE TO
EXT. COURT YARD OF SHADY PINE - DAY
(ALLEN, ALLISON)
THE COURT YARD IS LINED WITH NEATLY MANICURED HEDGES ON THREE SIDES. A SMALL GARDEN TRIMS THE BUILDING SIDE. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COURT YARD STANDS AN OLIVE TREE ALLEN HAS FULLY RECOVERED AND TAKES A WALK THROUGH THE COURT YARD WITH ALLISON
ALLEN
How long was I gone?
ALLISON
Ten days
ALLEN
(amazed)
Ten days! I have never been catatonic for that long
ALLISON
What goes on in your mind, can you remember anything?
EXT. COURT YARD SHADY PINE - DAY
(ALLEN, ALLISON)
Allen and Allison stop under a tree in the centre of the court yard
ALLEN
(Nervously tells his story)
All I remember this time, was that I was on some kind of trip to a fantasy world.
I was marooned on an island, where I met a guy who gives me a boat. Then a storm ship wrecks me, where a talking bird guides me to another island where I meet a guy who treats me too a feast and tells me how to get home. First I must go through the underworld first. Oh then, I become an old man and compete in a contest for the heart of a maiden
ALLISON
A maiden? Did you win?
ALLEN
I think so?
ALLISON
Lucky women, what do you think that all meant?
ALLEN
I think my mind was trying to tell me that I have plenty of people in my life that love me
ALLISON
You do
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM-SHADY PINE - DAY
(ALLEN, ALLISON)
Allen stuffs a shirt into a nap sack and draws the strings. Allison enters holding a small wrapped gift
ALLISON
Hi, I am glad you are still here, I meant to give you this Allison hands Allen the gift
ALLEN
What is this?
ALLISON
I thought this was appropriate, considering the journey you have been on
ALLEN
(Tearing open the gift)
Homers Odyssey, Thanks
ALLISON
It is a book about a Greek mortal Odysseus who gets marooned and spends ten years trying to get home. Along the way he meets plenty of people who help him realize that he is more god like than those mortals around him. The difference that rises Odysseus above the rest, is what lies in his heart and soul
ALLEN
Does Odysseus get the girl?
ALLISON
Someday you will find your Penelope
ALLEN
Maybe I have
ALLISON
Read the last paragraph
ALLEN
(reading out loud)
The joy they have is like that of a drowning man who feels solid ground beneath his feet once more. Hmm, I am ready for some solid ground
ALLISON
Do you have everything?
ALLEN
Think so, just waiting for Dad
INT. ALLEN'S ROOM-SHADY PINE - DAY
(CHRISTOPHER, ALLEN, ALLISON)
Christopher leans into the room
CHRISTOPHER
Ready to go?
ALLEN
Yea, I think?
ALLISON
Allen, I will bring around those college applications we talked about,later
CHRISTOPHER
Great, I have even better news, Mr. Hanson down at the computer shop phoned, he wants to hire you full time for the summer
ALLISON
Way to go!
ALLEN
(feeling over whelmed)
Thanks
CHRISTOPHER
Well, I thought you would be in the mood for a celebration, so I picked up three tickets too the Tennessee Volunteers game, your mom hates football, have you any one in mind who would like to go?
ALLEN
(with hope)
Allison?
ALLISON
I love football, I would like to go, I will meet you two there after my shift ends
ALLEN
Great!
ALLISON
(playfully)
Now leave, or I will kick you out!
CHRISTOPHER
Thanks for everything Allison, say hi too Dr. Kincaid for me Allison nods and the two guys exit, leaving Allison to continue her work
INT. SHADY PINE- ALLEN'S OLD ROOM - DAY
(ALLISON, ALLEN)
Allison proceeds to strip Allen's bed. As she removes the pillow she spots a gold chain and an envelope lying on the bed. She holds the chain and opens the letter
ALLEN
(VO as Allison reads the letter)
Dear Allison, I am not very good at expressing myself so I thought a quote from one of my favourite composers would be appropriate Free me only half form this affliction and I shall be a complete man. You must think of me as being happy as it is possible to be on this earth, not unhappy. No! I cannot endure it. I will seize fate by the throat. It will not wholly conquer me! Oh how beautiful it is to live a thousand times over! Ludwig Van Beethoven Thank You Allison Signed Allen
Allison slips the chain and note into her pocket and exits
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
END TITLE SCREEN 1
Beethoven's concerto in C minor plays as the following appears in white letters on a black screen
DUE TO HIS LOSS OF HEARING BEETHOVEN DEVELOPED A SENSE OF RESIGNATION TOWARDS THE WORLD. SCHIZOID PERSONALITY DISORDER IS CHARACTERIZED BY MARKED INDIFFERENCE TO SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AND RESTRAINED RANGE OF EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION. PERHAPS BEETHOVEN'S AND MANY OTHER GREAT AND LESSER POETS, MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS, AVOIDANCE OF HUMAN CONTACT SUGGEST BY SOME EXPERTS A CANDIDATE FOR THIS EMOTIONAL DISORDER
FADE OUT
FADE IN:
END TITLE SCREEN 2
White Italics on a black screen
"MADNESS IN GREAT ONES MUST NOT UNWATCHED GO"
-WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE-HAMLET
FADE OUT.
THE END
Any use in whole or part of this script is strickly prohibited without my permission.
Tarot Card Reading For The Week of August 17-23 2005
The Question:"Will this week be a successful one?"
Review of the ten card Celtic Spread.
The the deck is first spread out face down in the middle of the table and mixed up thoroughly. The cards are then gathered and played out one card at a time, face up as follows.
The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most common tarot spreads. There is a cross in the center, with a row of 4 cards along the side. This spread will provide a fairly in-depth look at a situation including past, present and external influences. Beginners may want to start with a spread with fewer cards.
Here is the reading.
Celtic Cross Spread
General Questions
8-16-2005
Cover - General atmosphere
Seven of Wands
OTHERS ARE OPPOSING YOU AND WHAT YOU WANT OR HAVE,
YOU WILL STAND TOE TO TOE AND TAKE A STAND FOR WHAT
YOU WANT AND BELIEVE.
Crossing - Opposing forces
The Devil
YOU WILL BE BLINDED BY AN INTENSE DESIRE OR OBSESSION
THAT WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO SEE CLEARLY THE SITUATION
AT HAND, YOU WILL ALSO BE INDULGING YOURSELF, SPENDING
MONEY UNWISELY, AND ALCOHOL AND OR SEX MAY BECOME
A MAJOR PART OF YOUR LIFE.
Foundation - Past basis
Six of Cups
YOU WILL BE REUNITING OR SPENDING TIME WITH SOMEONE
FROM YOUR PAST.
Behind you - Passing influences
Two of Cups
A NEW PARTNERSHIP OR RELATIONSHIP ENTERS YOUR LIFE.
Crowning - Possible future
The Moon
DECEPTIONS ARE BEING USED AGAINST YOU, AND SECRETS
ARE BEING KEPT FROM YOU, NOT ALL THAT YOU SEE IS REAL,
BE CAREFUL!.
Before you - Soon to come
Eight of Wands
YOU WILL RECEIVE AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE THAT WILL TAKE
YOU BY SURPRISE.
Hopes - Goals, aspirations
Seven of Cups
THERE IS INDECISION AND CONFUSION IN YOUR LIFE, AND YOU
WONDER IF THINGS ARE FOR REAL OR JUST AN ILLUSION.
Opinions - What others think
The Chariot
YOU MAY BE GOING ON A TRIP IN THE NEAR FUTURE, THIS TRIP
MAY BE DONE BY LAND AND BE WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE OF
YOUR HOME.
Feelings - Fears
Queen of Cups
YOU WILL MEET A NEW LOVE, THIS LOVE WILL BE NEAR YOU,
OR YOUR HOME AND WILL SOON ENTER YOUR LIFE.
Outcome - Resolution
Nine of Wands
YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A PAUSE IN A SITUATION JUST BEFORE
THINGS START MOVING AGAIN.
Quintessence
THE OLD SITUATION MUST COME TO AN END, SO A NEW
ORDER CAN BEGIN.
Kenaz,
Review of the ten card Celtic Spread.
The the deck is first spread out face down in the middle of the table and mixed up thoroughly. The cards are then gathered and played out one card at a time, face up as follows.
The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most common tarot spreads. There is a cross in the center, with a row of 4 cards along the side. This spread will provide a fairly in-depth look at a situation including past, present and external influences. Beginners may want to start with a spread with fewer cards.
Here is the reading.
Celtic Cross Spread
General Questions
8-16-2005
Cover - General atmosphere
Seven of Wands
OTHERS ARE OPPOSING YOU AND WHAT YOU WANT OR HAVE,
YOU WILL STAND TOE TO TOE AND TAKE A STAND FOR WHAT
YOU WANT AND BELIEVE.
Crossing - Opposing forces
The Devil
YOU WILL BE BLINDED BY AN INTENSE DESIRE OR OBSESSION
THAT WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO SEE CLEARLY THE SITUATION
AT HAND, YOU WILL ALSO BE INDULGING YOURSELF, SPENDING
MONEY UNWISELY, AND ALCOHOL AND OR SEX MAY BECOME
A MAJOR PART OF YOUR LIFE.
Foundation - Past basis
Six of Cups
YOU WILL BE REUNITING OR SPENDING TIME WITH SOMEONE
FROM YOUR PAST.
Behind you - Passing influences
Two of Cups
A NEW PARTNERSHIP OR RELATIONSHIP ENTERS YOUR LIFE.
Crowning - Possible future
The Moon
DECEPTIONS ARE BEING USED AGAINST YOU, AND SECRETS
ARE BEING KEPT FROM YOU, NOT ALL THAT YOU SEE IS REAL,
BE CAREFUL!.
Before you - Soon to come
Eight of Wands
YOU WILL RECEIVE AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE THAT WILL TAKE
YOU BY SURPRISE.
Hopes - Goals, aspirations
Seven of Cups
THERE IS INDECISION AND CONFUSION IN YOUR LIFE, AND YOU
WONDER IF THINGS ARE FOR REAL OR JUST AN ILLUSION.
Opinions - What others think
The Chariot
YOU MAY BE GOING ON A TRIP IN THE NEAR FUTURE, THIS TRIP
MAY BE DONE BY LAND AND BE WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE OF
YOUR HOME.
Feelings - Fears
Queen of Cups
YOU WILL MEET A NEW LOVE, THIS LOVE WILL BE NEAR YOU,
OR YOUR HOME AND WILL SOON ENTER YOUR LIFE.
Outcome - Resolution
Nine of Wands
YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A PAUSE IN A SITUATION JUST BEFORE
THINGS START MOVING AGAIN.
Quintessence
THE OLD SITUATION MUST COME TO AN END, SO A NEW
ORDER CAN BEGIN.
Kenaz,
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Television Series Filmed in Toronto in 2004
DRAMATIC TELEVISION SERIES
BLUEPRINT FOR DISASTER
(2 1Hr Episodes #2-3 / Discovery Channel)
Company: TSP / Blueprint for Disaster Productions Ltd
Producer(s): David York (Exec), Laine Drewery (Series
Producer), Robert Scott (Assoc)
Director: Various
Principal Cast N/A
Month(s): March (04)
Canada
DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION – SEASON 4
(22 1/2 Hr Episodes #401-422 / CTV)
Company: Epitome Pictures Inc
Producer(s): Stephen Stohn (Exec), Linda Schuyler (Exec),
Nicole Hamilton (Assoc), Jim Jackman (Assoc)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Miriam McDonald, Cassie Steele, Aubrey
Graham, Shane Kippel, Lauren Collins, Stefan Brogren
Month(s): April (04) to October (04)
Canada
DOC – SEASON 4
(14 1 Hr Episodes # 409-422 / PAX TV)
Company: Pebblehut Doc IV Inc / Pebblehut Too Inc
Producer(s): Marilyn Stonehouse, Larry McLean (Co),
Brooks McGrath (Assoc)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Billy Ray Cyrus, Derek McGrath, Andrea
Robinson, Richard Leacock
Month(s): January (04) to June (04)
Canada
THE ELEVENTH HOUR – SEASON 3
(2 1Hr Episodes #308 & 311/ CTV)
Company: Eleventh Hour Productions Inc
Producer(s): Ilana Frank (Exec), Semi Chellas (Exec), David
Wellington (Exec), Peter Simpson (Exec), Daphne Prk
Rehdner (Exec), Ray Sager
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Sonja Smits, Waneta Storms, Tanya Reid
Month(s): October (04) and November (04)
Canada
F2: FORENSIC FACTOR
(6 1Hr Episodes #1-6 / Discovery Channel)
Company: CTV Inc / Discovery Channel / Exploration
Production Inc
Producer(s): P.J. Naworynski, Linda Gillies
Directors: P.J. Naworynski, Gary Lang
Principal Cast: Various
Month(s): February (04) to April (04)
Canada
FREAKS OF NATURE
(12 1/2 Hr Episodes #1-12 / Family Channel / Nickelodeon
(UK))
Company: Decode/Freaks Productions Inc / Decode
Entertainment / Family Channel
Producer(s): Steven DeNure (Exec), Neil Court (Exec), Beth
Stevenson (Exec), Kevin May
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Charlotte Arnold, Jasmine Richards, Michael
D’Ascenzo, Justin Bradley, Mandy Butcher, Kyle Kassardjian
Month(s): October (04) to December (04)
Canada
THE G SPOT
(8 1/2 Hr Episodes #1-8 / TMN)
Company: Gigi Productions Inc / Serendipity Point Films /
Barna-Alper Productions
Producer(s): Robert Lantos (Exec), Laszlo Barna (Exec),
Julia Rosenberg (Exec), Brigitte Bako (Exec), Peter Bray,
Peter Lauterman (Supervising)
Directors: David Wu, Steve DiMarco
Principal Cast: Brigitte Bako, Heather Hanson, Kristin
Lehman, Kimberly Huie, Hannah Lochner
Month(s): August (04) to September (04)
Canada
INSTANT STAR
(13 1/2 Hr Episodes #101-113 / CTV)
Company: Epitome Pictures Inc
Producer(s): Stephen Stohn (Exec), Linda Schuyler (Exec),
Michelle Lovretta (Exec), Nicole Hamilton (Assoc), Jim
Jackman (Assoc)
Director: Patrick Williams
Principal Cast: Alexzandra Johnson, Laura Vandervoort,
Simon Reynolds, Jane Sowerby, Kristopher Turner
Month(s): June (04) to November (04)
Canada
KEVIN HILL
(14 1Hr Episodes #1-14 / UPN)
Company: Kevin Hill Productions Ltd Year 1 / Touchstone
Television Productions LLC / Icon Productions
Producer(s): Nancy Cotton (Exec), Alex Taub (Exec), Jorge
A. Reyes (Co-Exec), David Solomon (Co-Exec), Michael J.
Maschio, Abe Hoch, Taye Diggs, Shana Fischer Huber (Co),
Joanie Woehler (Assoc)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Taye Diggs, Jon Seda, Patrick Breen, Kate
Levering, Christina Hendricks, Michael Michele
Month(s): July (04) to December (04)
US
MAYDAY – SEASON 2
(2 1Hr Episodes #08 & 10 / Discovery / Canal D / Five (UK) /
France 5 (France))
Company: NF (Mayday 2) Inc / Cineflix (Mayday 2)
Productions Inc / Galaxie Productions
Producer(s): Andre Barro (Exec), Bernard Vaillot (Exec),
David Darlow (Series Prod)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: James McGowan, Dwayne Hill, Jacqueline
Pillon, Karen Waddell, Peter Prystanski
Month(s): May (04) and October (04)
Canada / France / UK
MISSING – SEASON 2
(18 Hr Episodes #19-36 / Lifetime)
Company: Missing Productions II Corp / Lions Gate
Producer(s): Glenn Davis (Exec), William Laurin (Exec),
Debra Martin Chase (Exec), Vivica A. Fox (Co-Exec), John
Calvert
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Vivica A. Fox, Caterina Scorsone
Month(s): April (04) to September (04)
Canada
MUTANT X – SEASON 3
(4 1 Hr Episodes #319-322 / Global/Tribune)
Company: Mutant X Productions III Ltd / Fireworks
Entertainment Inc / Tribune Entertainment / Marvel Studios
Producer(s): Jonathan Hackett, Tony Thatcher (Co-Exec),
Adam Haight (Exec), Karen Wookey (Supervising), Rick
Ungar (Exec), Avi Arad (Exec)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: John Shea, Victoria Pratt, Victor Webster,
Forbes March, Karen Cliche, George Buza
Month(s): January (04) to February (04)
US
THE NEWSROOM – SEASON 3
(6 1/2 Hr Episodes #1-6 / CBC)
Company: NR3 Productions Inc / 100 Percent Film &
Television Inc
Producer(s): Ken Finkleman (Exec), Peter Meyboom (Exec)
Director: Ken Finkleman
Principal Cast: Ken Finkleman, Peter Keleghan, Karen
Hines, Matt Watts, Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall, Douglas Bell,
Kristin Booth, Sarah Strange, Jeremy Hotz
Month(s): July (04) to August (04)
Canada
PLANET PARENT – SEASON 6
(22 Episodes / TVO)
Company: Telefactory Inc
Producer(s): Arnie Gelbart, Leanna Crouch, Jesse Fawcett
Directors: Alison Bruce, Derek Miller
Principal Cast: Monica Kim, host
Month(s): January (04) to July (04)
Canada
PUPPETS WHO KILL – SEASON 3
(13 1/2 Hr Episodes / Comedy Network)
Company: P.W.K. Productions Inc
Producer(s): John Leitch (Exec), Marianne Culbert (Exec),
John Pattison, Shawn Alex Thompson
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Dan Redican, Cuddles, Buttons, Rocko, Gus
Month(s): October (04) to December (04)
Canada
QUEER AS FOLK – SEASON 4
(7 1Hr Episodes #409-415 / Showtime (US) / Showcase
(Canada))
Company: Viacom Inc / QAF III Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Ron Cowen (Exec), Dan Lipman (Exec), Tony
Jonas (Exec), Sheila Hockin
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Gale Harold, Hal Sparks, Randy Harrison,
Scott Lowell, Peter Paige, Michelle Clunie,Thea Gill, Sharon
Gless
Month(s): January (04) to March (04)
US
QUEER AS FOLK – SEASON 5
(7 1Hr Episodes #501-507 / Showtime (US) / Showcase
(Canada))
Company: Viacom Inc / QAFV Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Ron Cowen (Exec), Dan Lipman (Exec), Tony
Jonas (Exec), Sheila Hockin
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Gale Harold, Hal Sparks, Randy Harrison,
Scott Lowell, Peter Paige, Michelle Clunie,Thea Gill, Sharon
Gless
Month(s): October (04) to December (04)
US
RADIO FREE ROSCOE – SEASON 2
(26 1/2 Hr Episodes / Family Channel)
Company: Decode / Roscoe Productions 2 Inc / Decode
Entertainment / Noggin
Producer(s): John A. Delmage
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Nathan Stephenson, Kate Todd, Ali
Mukaddam, Nathan Carter
Month(s): April (04) to July (04)
Canada
ReGENESIS
(13 1Hr Episodes #1-13 / TMN)
Company: Shaftesbury Regenesis I Inc / Shaftesbury SK
Films Inc
Producer(s): Christina Jennings (Exec), Tom Chehak (Exec),
Virginia Rankin, Scott Garvie (Co), Laura Harbin (Co),
Manny Danelon (Line)
Directors: Don McBrearty, John L’Ecuyer
Principal Cast: Peter Outerbridge, Maxim Roy, Ellen Page,
Conrad Pla, Mayko Nguyen
Month(s): March (04) to July (04)
Canada
SHOW ME YOURS
(5 1/2 Hr Episodes #04-08 / Showcase)
Company: IYD Productions Inc
Producer(s): Laszlo Barna (Exec), Paul Jay (Exec), Shelley
Eriksen (Exec), Norman Denver
Directors: John Fawcett, TW Peacocke
Principal Cast: Rachael Crawford, Adam Harrington
Month(s): January (04)
Canada
SHOW ME YOURS – SEASON 2
(8 1/2 Hr Episodes #201-208 / Showcase)
Company: Show Me Yours II Production Inc / Barna-Alper
Productions
Producer(s): Laszlo Barna (Exec), Shelley Eriksen (Exec),
Norman Denver
Directors: Paul Fox, T W Peacocke
Principal Cast: Rachael Crawford, Adam Harrington, Jeff
Seymour, Alberta Watson, Rachel Wilson
Month(s): November (04) to December (04)
Canada
SPY ACADEMY
(13 1/2 Hr Episodes #1-13 / YTV)
Company: Chalk Media Corp / Chalk Connected Productions
Producer(s): Christle Leonard, Andrea Griffith
Director: Wayne Moss
Principal Cast: Various
Month(s): June (04) to August (04)
Canada
THE STRIP
(13 1/2 Hr Episodes #01-13 / YTV)
Company: Shaftesbury Kids V Inc / Shaftesbury Films Inc
Producer(s): Christina Jennings (Exec), Scott Garvie (Exec),
Heather Conkie (Exec), Laura Harbin, Suzanne French,
Jana Sinyor, Ron Murphy
Directors: Ron Murphy, Craig Pryce
Principal Cast: Paula Brancati, Alex House, Jonathan Malen,
Danielle Miller
Month(s): January (04) to March (04)
Canada
SUE THOMAS: F.B. EYE – SEASON 2
(12 1Hr Episodes #211-222 / PAX TV / CTV)
Company: Pebblehut F. B. Eye Inc / Pebblehut Productions
Inc
Producer(s): Marilyn Stonehouse, Larry McLean (Co)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Deanne Bray, Yannick Bisson, Rick Peters,
Marc Gomes
Month(s): January (04) to June (04)
Canada
SUE THOMAS: F.B. EYE – SEASON 3
(11 1Hr Episodes #301-311 / PAX TV / CTV)
Company: Pebblehut F.B. Eye Inc / Pebblehut Productions
Inc
Producer(s): Marilyn Stonehouse
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Deanne Bray, Yannick Bisson, Rick Peters,
Marc Gomes
Month(s): September (04) to December (04)
Canada
THIS IS WONDERLAND – SEASON 2
(9 1Hr Episodes #201-209 / CBC)
Company: Alice Productions (Muse) Inc / Muse
Entertainment Enterprises Inc / CBC / Indian Grove
Production Ltd
Producer(s): Bernard Zukerman (Exec), Michael Prupas
(Exec), George F Walker (Co), Dani Romain (Co), Lesja
Cymbaly (Assoc)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Cara Pifko, Michael Reilly
Month(s): October (04) to December (04)
Canada
THIS IS WONDERLAND
(7 1Hr Episodes / CBC)
Company: Alice Productions (Muse) Inc / Muse
Entertainment Enterprises Inc / CBC / Indian Grove
Productions
Producer(s): Bernard Zukerman (Exec), Michael Prupas
(Exec), Frank Siracusa (Supervising), George F. Walker
(Co), Dani Roman (Co)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Cara Pifko, Michael Riley, Eric Peterson,
Kathryn Winslow
Month(s): January (04) to February (04)
Canada
TILT
(4 1Hr Episodes #1-4 / ESPN)
Company: Big Slick Productions Ltd / Whizbang Films Inc
Producer(s): Brian Koppelman (Exec), David Levien (Exec),
Orly Adelson (Exec), Frank Siracusa
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Eddie Cibrian, Michael Madsen, Chris Bauer,
Kristin Lehman, Todd Williams, Don McManus, Angus
MacFadyen, Amelia Cooke
Month(s): November (04) to December (04)
US
TIMEBLAZERS – SEASON 2
(27 1/2 Hr Episodes / YTV / Discovery Kids)
Company: Timeblazers Series II Inc / CCI Entertainment
Producer(s): Arnie Zipursky (Exec), Wilson Coneybeare
(Exec), Jim Corston, Hugh Hardy (Coordinating)
Directors: Wilson Coneybeare, Paul Kilback
Principal Cast: Mike Ackerman, Heidi Steenbergen, Stephen
Joffe
Month(s): April (04) to July (04)
Canada
WILD CARD – SEASON 2
(18 1Hr Episodes #201-218 / Lifetime)
Company: Busiek II Productions Inc
Producer(s): Tony Thatcher
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Joely Fisher, Chris Potter, Loretta Devine
Month(s): May (04) to November (04)
Canada
WONDERFALLS
(2 1Hr Episodes / Fox)
Company: Millenium Canadian Productions East Ltd / 20th
Century Fox
Producer(s): Todd Holland (Exec), Bryan Fuller (Exec), Tim
Minear (Exec), Paul Rabwin, Michael J. Maschio, Jason
Hawkins (Assoc)
Director: Todd Holland
Principal Cast: Caroline Dhavernas, Katie Finneran, Diana
Scarwid
Month(s): January (04)
US
YUMMY MUMMY
(5 1/2 Hr Episodes / Life Network)
Company: AP Yummy Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Meredith Caplan
Director: Deborah Burgess
Principal Cast: Erica Ehm, host
Month(s): July (04)
Canada
BLUEPRINT FOR DISASTER
(2 1Hr Episodes #2-3 / Discovery Channel)
Company: TSP / Blueprint for Disaster Productions Ltd
Producer(s): David York (Exec), Laine Drewery (Series
Producer), Robert Scott (Assoc)
Director: Various
Principal Cast N/A
Month(s): March (04)
Canada
DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION – SEASON 4
(22 1/2 Hr Episodes #401-422 / CTV)
Company: Epitome Pictures Inc
Producer(s): Stephen Stohn (Exec), Linda Schuyler (Exec),
Nicole Hamilton (Assoc), Jim Jackman (Assoc)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Miriam McDonald, Cassie Steele, Aubrey
Graham, Shane Kippel, Lauren Collins, Stefan Brogren
Month(s): April (04) to October (04)
Canada
DOC – SEASON 4
(14 1 Hr Episodes # 409-422 / PAX TV)
Company: Pebblehut Doc IV Inc / Pebblehut Too Inc
Producer(s): Marilyn Stonehouse, Larry McLean (Co),
Brooks McGrath (Assoc)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Billy Ray Cyrus, Derek McGrath, Andrea
Robinson, Richard Leacock
Month(s): January (04) to June (04)
Canada
THE ELEVENTH HOUR – SEASON 3
(2 1Hr Episodes #308 & 311/ CTV)
Company: Eleventh Hour Productions Inc
Producer(s): Ilana Frank (Exec), Semi Chellas (Exec), David
Wellington (Exec), Peter Simpson (Exec), Daphne Prk
Rehdner (Exec), Ray Sager
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Sonja Smits, Waneta Storms, Tanya Reid
Month(s): October (04) and November (04)
Canada
F2: FORENSIC FACTOR
(6 1Hr Episodes #1-6 / Discovery Channel)
Company: CTV Inc / Discovery Channel / Exploration
Production Inc
Producer(s): P.J. Naworynski, Linda Gillies
Directors: P.J. Naworynski, Gary Lang
Principal Cast: Various
Month(s): February (04) to April (04)
Canada
FREAKS OF NATURE
(12 1/2 Hr Episodes #1-12 / Family Channel / Nickelodeon
(UK))
Company: Decode/Freaks Productions Inc / Decode
Entertainment / Family Channel
Producer(s): Steven DeNure (Exec), Neil Court (Exec), Beth
Stevenson (Exec), Kevin May
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Charlotte Arnold, Jasmine Richards, Michael
D’Ascenzo, Justin Bradley, Mandy Butcher, Kyle Kassardjian
Month(s): October (04) to December (04)
Canada
THE G SPOT
(8 1/2 Hr Episodes #1-8 / TMN)
Company: Gigi Productions Inc / Serendipity Point Films /
Barna-Alper Productions
Producer(s): Robert Lantos (Exec), Laszlo Barna (Exec),
Julia Rosenberg (Exec), Brigitte Bako (Exec), Peter Bray,
Peter Lauterman (Supervising)
Directors: David Wu, Steve DiMarco
Principal Cast: Brigitte Bako, Heather Hanson, Kristin
Lehman, Kimberly Huie, Hannah Lochner
Month(s): August (04) to September (04)
Canada
INSTANT STAR
(13 1/2 Hr Episodes #101-113 / CTV)
Company: Epitome Pictures Inc
Producer(s): Stephen Stohn (Exec), Linda Schuyler (Exec),
Michelle Lovretta (Exec), Nicole Hamilton (Assoc), Jim
Jackman (Assoc)
Director: Patrick Williams
Principal Cast: Alexzandra Johnson, Laura Vandervoort,
Simon Reynolds, Jane Sowerby, Kristopher Turner
Month(s): June (04) to November (04)
Canada
KEVIN HILL
(14 1Hr Episodes #1-14 / UPN)
Company: Kevin Hill Productions Ltd Year 1 / Touchstone
Television Productions LLC / Icon Productions
Producer(s): Nancy Cotton (Exec), Alex Taub (Exec), Jorge
A. Reyes (Co-Exec), David Solomon (Co-Exec), Michael J.
Maschio, Abe Hoch, Taye Diggs, Shana Fischer Huber (Co),
Joanie Woehler (Assoc)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Taye Diggs, Jon Seda, Patrick Breen, Kate
Levering, Christina Hendricks, Michael Michele
Month(s): July (04) to December (04)
US
MAYDAY – SEASON 2
(2 1Hr Episodes #08 & 10 / Discovery / Canal D / Five (UK) /
France 5 (France))
Company: NF (Mayday 2) Inc / Cineflix (Mayday 2)
Productions Inc / Galaxie Productions
Producer(s): Andre Barro (Exec), Bernard Vaillot (Exec),
David Darlow (Series Prod)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: James McGowan, Dwayne Hill, Jacqueline
Pillon, Karen Waddell, Peter Prystanski
Month(s): May (04) and October (04)
Canada / France / UK
MISSING – SEASON 2
(18 Hr Episodes #19-36 / Lifetime)
Company: Missing Productions II Corp / Lions Gate
Producer(s): Glenn Davis (Exec), William Laurin (Exec),
Debra Martin Chase (Exec), Vivica A. Fox (Co-Exec), John
Calvert
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Vivica A. Fox, Caterina Scorsone
Month(s): April (04) to September (04)
Canada
MUTANT X – SEASON 3
(4 1 Hr Episodes #319-322 / Global/Tribune)
Company: Mutant X Productions III Ltd / Fireworks
Entertainment Inc / Tribune Entertainment / Marvel Studios
Producer(s): Jonathan Hackett, Tony Thatcher (Co-Exec),
Adam Haight (Exec), Karen Wookey (Supervising), Rick
Ungar (Exec), Avi Arad (Exec)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: John Shea, Victoria Pratt, Victor Webster,
Forbes March, Karen Cliche, George Buza
Month(s): January (04) to February (04)
US
THE NEWSROOM – SEASON 3
(6 1/2 Hr Episodes #1-6 / CBC)
Company: NR3 Productions Inc / 100 Percent Film &
Television Inc
Producer(s): Ken Finkleman (Exec), Peter Meyboom (Exec)
Director: Ken Finkleman
Principal Cast: Ken Finkleman, Peter Keleghan, Karen
Hines, Matt Watts, Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall, Douglas Bell,
Kristin Booth, Sarah Strange, Jeremy Hotz
Month(s): July (04) to August (04)
Canada
PLANET PARENT – SEASON 6
(22 Episodes / TVO)
Company: Telefactory Inc
Producer(s): Arnie Gelbart, Leanna Crouch, Jesse Fawcett
Directors: Alison Bruce, Derek Miller
Principal Cast: Monica Kim, host
Month(s): January (04) to July (04)
Canada
PUPPETS WHO KILL – SEASON 3
(13 1/2 Hr Episodes / Comedy Network)
Company: P.W.K. Productions Inc
Producer(s): John Leitch (Exec), Marianne Culbert (Exec),
John Pattison, Shawn Alex Thompson
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Dan Redican, Cuddles, Buttons, Rocko, Gus
Month(s): October (04) to December (04)
Canada
QUEER AS FOLK – SEASON 4
(7 1Hr Episodes #409-415 / Showtime (US) / Showcase
(Canada))
Company: Viacom Inc / QAF III Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Ron Cowen (Exec), Dan Lipman (Exec), Tony
Jonas (Exec), Sheila Hockin
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Gale Harold, Hal Sparks, Randy Harrison,
Scott Lowell, Peter Paige, Michelle Clunie,Thea Gill, Sharon
Gless
Month(s): January (04) to March (04)
US
QUEER AS FOLK – SEASON 5
(7 1Hr Episodes #501-507 / Showtime (US) / Showcase
(Canada))
Company: Viacom Inc / QAFV Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Ron Cowen (Exec), Dan Lipman (Exec), Tony
Jonas (Exec), Sheila Hockin
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Gale Harold, Hal Sparks, Randy Harrison,
Scott Lowell, Peter Paige, Michelle Clunie,Thea Gill, Sharon
Gless
Month(s): October (04) to December (04)
US
RADIO FREE ROSCOE – SEASON 2
(26 1/2 Hr Episodes / Family Channel)
Company: Decode / Roscoe Productions 2 Inc / Decode
Entertainment / Noggin
Producer(s): John A. Delmage
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Nathan Stephenson, Kate Todd, Ali
Mukaddam, Nathan Carter
Month(s): April (04) to July (04)
Canada
ReGENESIS
(13 1Hr Episodes #1-13 / TMN)
Company: Shaftesbury Regenesis I Inc / Shaftesbury SK
Films Inc
Producer(s): Christina Jennings (Exec), Tom Chehak (Exec),
Virginia Rankin, Scott Garvie (Co), Laura Harbin (Co),
Manny Danelon (Line)
Directors: Don McBrearty, John L’Ecuyer
Principal Cast: Peter Outerbridge, Maxim Roy, Ellen Page,
Conrad Pla, Mayko Nguyen
Month(s): March (04) to July (04)
Canada
SHOW ME YOURS
(5 1/2 Hr Episodes #04-08 / Showcase)
Company: IYD Productions Inc
Producer(s): Laszlo Barna (Exec), Paul Jay (Exec), Shelley
Eriksen (Exec), Norman Denver
Directors: John Fawcett, TW Peacocke
Principal Cast: Rachael Crawford, Adam Harrington
Month(s): January (04)
Canada
SHOW ME YOURS – SEASON 2
(8 1/2 Hr Episodes #201-208 / Showcase)
Company: Show Me Yours II Production Inc / Barna-Alper
Productions
Producer(s): Laszlo Barna (Exec), Shelley Eriksen (Exec),
Norman Denver
Directors: Paul Fox, T W Peacocke
Principal Cast: Rachael Crawford, Adam Harrington, Jeff
Seymour, Alberta Watson, Rachel Wilson
Month(s): November (04) to December (04)
Canada
SPY ACADEMY
(13 1/2 Hr Episodes #1-13 / YTV)
Company: Chalk Media Corp / Chalk Connected Productions
Producer(s): Christle Leonard, Andrea Griffith
Director: Wayne Moss
Principal Cast: Various
Month(s): June (04) to August (04)
Canada
THE STRIP
(13 1/2 Hr Episodes #01-13 / YTV)
Company: Shaftesbury Kids V Inc / Shaftesbury Films Inc
Producer(s): Christina Jennings (Exec), Scott Garvie (Exec),
Heather Conkie (Exec), Laura Harbin, Suzanne French,
Jana Sinyor, Ron Murphy
Directors: Ron Murphy, Craig Pryce
Principal Cast: Paula Brancati, Alex House, Jonathan Malen,
Danielle Miller
Month(s): January (04) to March (04)
Canada
SUE THOMAS: F.B. EYE – SEASON 2
(12 1Hr Episodes #211-222 / PAX TV / CTV)
Company: Pebblehut F. B. Eye Inc / Pebblehut Productions
Inc
Producer(s): Marilyn Stonehouse, Larry McLean (Co)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Deanne Bray, Yannick Bisson, Rick Peters,
Marc Gomes
Month(s): January (04) to June (04)
Canada
SUE THOMAS: F.B. EYE – SEASON 3
(11 1Hr Episodes #301-311 / PAX TV / CTV)
Company: Pebblehut F.B. Eye Inc / Pebblehut Productions
Inc
Producer(s): Marilyn Stonehouse
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Deanne Bray, Yannick Bisson, Rick Peters,
Marc Gomes
Month(s): September (04) to December (04)
Canada
THIS IS WONDERLAND – SEASON 2
(9 1Hr Episodes #201-209 / CBC)
Company: Alice Productions (Muse) Inc / Muse
Entertainment Enterprises Inc / CBC / Indian Grove
Production Ltd
Producer(s): Bernard Zukerman (Exec), Michael Prupas
(Exec), George F Walker (Co), Dani Romain (Co), Lesja
Cymbaly (Assoc)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Cara Pifko, Michael Reilly
Month(s): October (04) to December (04)
Canada
THIS IS WONDERLAND
(7 1Hr Episodes / CBC)
Company: Alice Productions (Muse) Inc / Muse
Entertainment Enterprises Inc / CBC / Indian Grove
Productions
Producer(s): Bernard Zukerman (Exec), Michael Prupas
(Exec), Frank Siracusa (Supervising), George F. Walker
(Co), Dani Roman (Co)
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Cara Pifko, Michael Riley, Eric Peterson,
Kathryn Winslow
Month(s): January (04) to February (04)
Canada
TILT
(4 1Hr Episodes #1-4 / ESPN)
Company: Big Slick Productions Ltd / Whizbang Films Inc
Producer(s): Brian Koppelman (Exec), David Levien (Exec),
Orly Adelson (Exec), Frank Siracusa
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Eddie Cibrian, Michael Madsen, Chris Bauer,
Kristin Lehman, Todd Williams, Don McManus, Angus
MacFadyen, Amelia Cooke
Month(s): November (04) to December (04)
US
TIMEBLAZERS – SEASON 2
(27 1/2 Hr Episodes / YTV / Discovery Kids)
Company: Timeblazers Series II Inc / CCI Entertainment
Producer(s): Arnie Zipursky (Exec), Wilson Coneybeare
(Exec), Jim Corston, Hugh Hardy (Coordinating)
Directors: Wilson Coneybeare, Paul Kilback
Principal Cast: Mike Ackerman, Heidi Steenbergen, Stephen
Joffe
Month(s): April (04) to July (04)
Canada
WILD CARD – SEASON 2
(18 1Hr Episodes #201-218 / Lifetime)
Company: Busiek II Productions Inc
Producer(s): Tony Thatcher
Director: Various
Principal Cast: Joely Fisher, Chris Potter, Loretta Devine
Month(s): May (04) to November (04)
Canada
WONDERFALLS
(2 1Hr Episodes / Fox)
Company: Millenium Canadian Productions East Ltd / 20th
Century Fox
Producer(s): Todd Holland (Exec), Bryan Fuller (Exec), Tim
Minear (Exec), Paul Rabwin, Michael J. Maschio, Jason
Hawkins (Assoc)
Director: Todd Holland
Principal Cast: Caroline Dhavernas, Katie Finneran, Diana
Scarwid
Month(s): January (04)
US
YUMMY MUMMY
(5 1/2 Hr Episodes / Life Network)
Company: AP Yummy Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Meredith Caplan
Director: Deborah Burgess
Principal Cast: Erica Ehm, host
Month(s): July (04)
Canada
2004 Movies Made For T.V. Filmed in Toronto
MOVIES MADE FOR T.V.
25 Made-for-TV Movies
ANONYMOUS REX
(Sci Fi)
Company: Raekwon Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Joe Menosky (Exec), Eric Garcia (Co-Exec),
Dan Heffner
Director: Julian Jarrold
Principal Cast: Daniel Baldwin, Sam Trammell, Stephanie
Lemelin
Month(s): March (04) to April (04)
US
BLENDED
(Disney)
Company: O & E Productions Ltd / Disney Channel
Producer(s): Jana Sue Memel (Exec), Kevin Lafferty
Director: Steve Robman
Principal Cast: Josie Bissett, Rob Estes, Lyndsy Fonseca
Month(s): October (04) to November (04)
US
BOSS GIRL
(Disney)
Company: Engagement Productions Ltd / Disney Channel
Producer(s): Sheri Singer (Exec), Kevin Lafferty
Director: Stuart Gilliard
Principal Cast: Kaley Cuoco, Dominic Chianese, Pat Kelly,
Anthony Sherwood, Jill Morrison, Serena Lee
Month(s): April (04) to May (04)
US
CONFESSIONS OF AN AMERICAN BRIDE
(Lifetime)
Company: Famous Whale Productions Ltd / Alexander
Enright & Associates
Producer(s): Don Enright (Exec), Les Alexander (Exec),
Andrea Baynes (Exec), Jill Canaparo (Exec), Andre Canapro
(Co-Exec), Terry Gould
Director: Doug Barr
Principal Cast: Shannon Elizabeth, Eddie McClintock, Geoff
Stults, Regan Pasternak, Carolyn Scott, Roz Michaels
Month(s): September (04) to October (04)
US
EVEL
(TNT)
Company: Evel Films Inc / Icon Productions / Jaffe
Braunstein Films Inc / ApolloProScreen GmbH & Co
Filmproduktion KG
Producer(s): Mel Gibson (Exec), Bruce Davey (Exec),
Michael Jaffe (Exec), Howard Braunstein (Exec), Jan
Korbelin (Exec), Clara George, Nancy Cotton (Co), Vanessa
Ruane (Assoc)
Director: John Badham
Principal Cast: George Eads, Beau Bridges, Jaime Pressly,
Carlos Diaz, Arnold Pinnock, Alan Van Sprang, Nicola Jones
Month(s): April (04) to May (04)
US
HOTEL BABYLON
(Vision TV)
Company: N/A
Producer(s): Gerry Atwell, Glace W Lawrence
Director: Charles Officer
Principal Cast: Awaovieyi Agi, Rishma Liv Malik, Pedro
Salvin, Tom Masek, Greg Odjig, Anne Nahabedian, Andy
Marshall, Ted Whittall
Month(s): September (04)
Canada
HUSTLE: THE PETE ROSE STORY
(ESPN)
Company: Hustle Productions Inc / Orly Adelson Productions
Producer(s): Orly Adelson (Exec), Terry Gould, Jonathan
Eskenas
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Principal Cast: Tom Sizemore, Dash Mihok, Melissa Di
Marco, Sarain Boylan, Paulino Nunes
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
US
KOJAK
(USA)
Company: GEP Productions Inc
Producer(s): Tom Thayer (Exec), Ving Rhames (Exec),
Clara George, Tony Piccirillo (Co), Bruce Sandzimier
(Assoc)
Director: Michael Watkins
Principal Cast: Ving Rhames, Roselyn Sanchez, Chazz
Palminteri, Michael Kelly, Chuck Shamata, Jessica Steen
Month(s): July (04) to August (04)
US
THE LIFE AND HARD TIMES OF GUY TERRIFICO
Company: Darius-Guy Terrifico Productions Inc / Darius
Films Inc
Producer(s): Nicholas D. Tabarrok
Director: Michael Mabbott
Principal Cast: Matt Murphy, Kris Kristofferson, Ronnie
Hawkins, Merle Haggard, Jim Cuddy, Greg Keelor, Levon
Helm, Colin Linden, Phil Kaufman, Donnie Fritts
Month(s): April (04) to May (04)
Canada
A MOTHER’S GIFT
(ABC)
Company: Mother Productions Corp / Lions Gate Television
Producer(s): Rob Lee (Exec), Lynne Spears (Exec), Britney
Spears (Exec), John Calvert
Director: Bobby Roth
Principal Cast: Lindsey Haun, Virginia Madsen, Jackie
Rosenbaum, Nick Roth, Barbara Mamabolo, Karl Pruner
Month(s): January (04) to February (04)
US
MURDOCH MYSTERIES: UNDER THE DRAGON’S TAIL
(Bravo!)
Company: Shaftesbury Mysteries VII Inc / Shaftesbury Films
Inc
Producer(s): Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie (Exec),
Virginia Rankin (Co), Laura Harbin (Co), Patrick Cassavetti
(Supervising)
Director: John L’Ecuyer
Principal Cast: Peter Outerbridge, Flora Montgomery,
Kenneth Welsh, Matthew MacFadzean, Emetrius Joyette,
Michael Kanev, Tammy Isbell, James Allodi, Ann Holloway
Month(s): September (04) to October (04)
Canada
OUR FATHERS
(Showtime)
Company: Our Fathers Productions Inc / Dufferin Gate
Productions
Producer(s): Dan Curtis (Exec), David Kennedy (Exec), John
McMahon, Barbara Steele (Co)
Director: Dan Curtis
Principal Cast: Ted Danson, Christopher Plummer, Brian
Dennehy
Month(s): June (04) to August (04)
US
PERFECT STRANGERS
(CBS)
Company: Perfect Strangers Productions Inc / Working Title
Television
Producer(s): Simon Wright (Exec), Analisa Barreto (Co), Ann
Wingate
Director: Robin Sheppard
Principal Cast: Rob Lowe, Anna Friel, Jennifer Baxter,
Khandi Alexander, Sarah Alexander
Month(s): June (04)
UK
THE PIERRE HEIST
(USA)
Company: Heist Productions Inc
Producer(s): Nicholas Tabarrok, Aaron Barnett
Director: Gary Burns
Principal Cast: James Marsters, John Cassini, Margot
Kidder, Wayne Robson, Jason Schombing, Robin Brule
Month(s): November (04)
Canada
PLAGUE CITY: SARS IN TORONTO
(CTV)
Company: SWE Plague City Productions Inc
Producer(s): Jon Slan (Exec), Elaine Scott (Exec), Wendy
Grean
Director: David Wu
Principal Cast: Kari Matchett, Lannette New, Ron White,
Merwin Mondesir, Rahnuma Panthaky, Rick Roberts
Month(s): November (04) to December (04)
Canada
THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
(Disney Channel)
Company: Engagement Productions Ltd / Disney Channel
Producer(s): Joel Rice (Exec), Kevin Lafferty
Director: Steve Robman
Principal Cast: Joseph Lawrence, Maggie Lawson, Marilu
Henner, Adam MacDonald, Elisa Moolecherry, Kathy Laskey
Month(s): March (04)
US
SAMANTHA
(WB)
Company: Sam Films Inc
Producer(s): Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas (Exec), Deb
Schindler (Exec), Richard La Gravenese (Exec), Lisa Gillan,
Rachael Horovitz, Jamie Paul Rock
Director: Nadia Tass
Principal Cast: Annasophia Burrows, Mia Farrow, Jordan
Bridges, Rebecca Mader, Kelsey Lewis
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
US
SAY WHEN
(CBS)
Company: Say When Productions Inc / Front and Centre
Productions Inc / The Sanitsky Company
Producer(s): Larry Sanitsky (Exec), Joyce Eliason (Exec),
Sherri Saito
Director: Tom McLoughlin
Principal Cast: Joe Mantegna, Jean Smart, Kari Matchett,
Charles Durning, Rosemary Dunsmore
Month(s): June (04)
US
SEX AND THE SINGLE MOM II
(Lifetime)
Company: Shoestring Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Terry Gould
Director: Don McBrearty
Principal Cast: Gail O’Grady, Grant Show
Month(s): December (04)
US
SHANIA
(CBC)
Company: Northern Hit Productions Inc
Producer(s): Laszlo Barna (Exec), Phyllis Platt (Exec),
Catherine Tait (Exec), Brian Dennis
Director: Jerry Ciccoritti
Principal Cast: Meredith Henderson, Megan Follows, Erig
Schweig, Gordon Tootoosis
Month(s): September (04) to October (04)
Canada
SLOW RIDE
(CBS)
Company: Slow Ride Productions Inc / Front and Centre
Productions Inc / The Sanitsky Company
Producer(s): Larry Sanitsky (Exec), Rosie O’Donnell (Exec),
Sherri Saito
Director: Anjelica Huston
Principal Cast: Rosie O’Donnell, Andie MacDowell, Richard
T Jones, D W Moffatt, Roberta Maxwell
Month(s): June (04) to July (04)
US
SNOW
(Disney Channel)
Company: Rockingham Productions Ltd / Disney Channel
Producer(s): Philip Kruener (Exec), Myra Morris (Exec),
Kevin Lafferty
Director: Alex Zamm
Principal Cast: Ashley Williams, Tom Cavanagh, Patrick
Fabian
Month(s): August (04) to September (04)
US
SPIRIT BEAR: THE SIMON JACKSON STORY
(CTV)
Company: Kermode Kid Productions Inc / Tapestry Pictures
Inc
Producer(s): Heather Haldane, Mary Young Leckie (Exec)
Director: Stefan Scaini
Principal Cast: Mark Rendell, Graham Greene, Ed Begley Jr,
Jonathan Potts, Catherine Disher
Month(s): August (04) to September (04)
Canada
SUBURBAN MADNESS
(CBS)
Company: Idaho Productions Ltd / Storyline Entertainment
Producer(s): Neil Meron (Exec), Craig Zadan (Exec), Dave
Mace (Co-Exec), Mark Winemaker
Director: Robert Dornhelm
Principal Cast: Sela Ward, Elizabeth Pena, Brett Cullen,
Rheagan Wallace, Kate Greenhouse, Janaya Stephens,
Matt Cooke, Martha MacIsaac, April Mullen, Richard Waugh
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
US
WIDOW ON THE HILL
(Lifetime)
Company: Widow Productions Corp / Lions Gate Television /
Mad River Films
Producer(s): Judy Polone (Exec), Steven Weinstock (Exec),
Glenda Hersh (Exec), David Stefanou (Co-Exec), Dennis
Chapman
Director: Peter Svatek
Principal Cast: Natasha Henstridge, James Brolin, Jewel
Staite
Month(s): October (04) to November (04)
Canada
MINISERIES
2 Miniseries
THE GRID
(TNT / BBC)
Company: DAS Productions Ltd / Fox Television Studios
Producer(s): Tracey Alexander (Exec), Brian Eastman
(Exec), Mitch Engel
Director: Mikael Saloman
Principal Cast: Dylan McDermott, Julianna Margullies,
James Remar, Farzad Sadrian, Jeff Seymour, Anne
Nahabedian
Month(s): January (04) to February (04)
US
SLINGS & ARROWS II
(Showcase / TMN)
Company: Rhombus Media Inc / 1620719 Ontario Inc
Producer(s): Niv Fichman (Exec), Daniel Iron, Sari Friedland,
Aeschylus Poulos (Assoc), Bob Martin (Creative)
Director: Peter Wellington
Principal Cast: Paul Gross, Stephen Ouimette, Martha
Burns, Mark McKinney, Luke Kirby, Rachel McAdams,
Geraint Wyn Davies, Graham Harley, Michael Polley,
Catherine Fitch, Susan Coyne, Leon Pownall, Don McKellar
Month(s): November (04) to February (05)
Canada
25 Made-for-TV Movies
ANONYMOUS REX
(Sci Fi)
Company: Raekwon Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Joe Menosky (Exec), Eric Garcia (Co-Exec),
Dan Heffner
Director: Julian Jarrold
Principal Cast: Daniel Baldwin, Sam Trammell, Stephanie
Lemelin
Month(s): March (04) to April (04)
US
BLENDED
(Disney)
Company: O & E Productions Ltd / Disney Channel
Producer(s): Jana Sue Memel (Exec), Kevin Lafferty
Director: Steve Robman
Principal Cast: Josie Bissett, Rob Estes, Lyndsy Fonseca
Month(s): October (04) to November (04)
US
BOSS GIRL
(Disney)
Company: Engagement Productions Ltd / Disney Channel
Producer(s): Sheri Singer (Exec), Kevin Lafferty
Director: Stuart Gilliard
Principal Cast: Kaley Cuoco, Dominic Chianese, Pat Kelly,
Anthony Sherwood, Jill Morrison, Serena Lee
Month(s): April (04) to May (04)
US
CONFESSIONS OF AN AMERICAN BRIDE
(Lifetime)
Company: Famous Whale Productions Ltd / Alexander
Enright & Associates
Producer(s): Don Enright (Exec), Les Alexander (Exec),
Andrea Baynes (Exec), Jill Canaparo (Exec), Andre Canapro
(Co-Exec), Terry Gould
Director: Doug Barr
Principal Cast: Shannon Elizabeth, Eddie McClintock, Geoff
Stults, Regan Pasternak, Carolyn Scott, Roz Michaels
Month(s): September (04) to October (04)
US
EVEL
(TNT)
Company: Evel Films Inc / Icon Productions / Jaffe
Braunstein Films Inc / ApolloProScreen GmbH & Co
Filmproduktion KG
Producer(s): Mel Gibson (Exec), Bruce Davey (Exec),
Michael Jaffe (Exec), Howard Braunstein (Exec), Jan
Korbelin (Exec), Clara George, Nancy Cotton (Co), Vanessa
Ruane (Assoc)
Director: John Badham
Principal Cast: George Eads, Beau Bridges, Jaime Pressly,
Carlos Diaz, Arnold Pinnock, Alan Van Sprang, Nicola Jones
Month(s): April (04) to May (04)
US
HOTEL BABYLON
(Vision TV)
Company: N/A
Producer(s): Gerry Atwell, Glace W Lawrence
Director: Charles Officer
Principal Cast: Awaovieyi Agi, Rishma Liv Malik, Pedro
Salvin, Tom Masek, Greg Odjig, Anne Nahabedian, Andy
Marshall, Ted Whittall
Month(s): September (04)
Canada
HUSTLE: THE PETE ROSE STORY
(ESPN)
Company: Hustle Productions Inc / Orly Adelson Productions
Producer(s): Orly Adelson (Exec), Terry Gould, Jonathan
Eskenas
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Principal Cast: Tom Sizemore, Dash Mihok, Melissa Di
Marco, Sarain Boylan, Paulino Nunes
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
US
KOJAK
(USA)
Company: GEP Productions Inc
Producer(s): Tom Thayer (Exec), Ving Rhames (Exec),
Clara George, Tony Piccirillo (Co), Bruce Sandzimier
(Assoc)
Director: Michael Watkins
Principal Cast: Ving Rhames, Roselyn Sanchez, Chazz
Palminteri, Michael Kelly, Chuck Shamata, Jessica Steen
Month(s): July (04) to August (04)
US
THE LIFE AND HARD TIMES OF GUY TERRIFICO
Company: Darius-Guy Terrifico Productions Inc / Darius
Films Inc
Producer(s): Nicholas D. Tabarrok
Director: Michael Mabbott
Principal Cast: Matt Murphy, Kris Kristofferson, Ronnie
Hawkins, Merle Haggard, Jim Cuddy, Greg Keelor, Levon
Helm, Colin Linden, Phil Kaufman, Donnie Fritts
Month(s): April (04) to May (04)
Canada
A MOTHER’S GIFT
(ABC)
Company: Mother Productions Corp / Lions Gate Television
Producer(s): Rob Lee (Exec), Lynne Spears (Exec), Britney
Spears (Exec), John Calvert
Director: Bobby Roth
Principal Cast: Lindsey Haun, Virginia Madsen, Jackie
Rosenbaum, Nick Roth, Barbara Mamabolo, Karl Pruner
Month(s): January (04) to February (04)
US
MURDOCH MYSTERIES: UNDER THE DRAGON’S TAIL
(Bravo!)
Company: Shaftesbury Mysteries VII Inc / Shaftesbury Films
Inc
Producer(s): Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie (Exec),
Virginia Rankin (Co), Laura Harbin (Co), Patrick Cassavetti
(Supervising)
Director: John L’Ecuyer
Principal Cast: Peter Outerbridge, Flora Montgomery,
Kenneth Welsh, Matthew MacFadzean, Emetrius Joyette,
Michael Kanev, Tammy Isbell, James Allodi, Ann Holloway
Month(s): September (04) to October (04)
Canada
OUR FATHERS
(Showtime)
Company: Our Fathers Productions Inc / Dufferin Gate
Productions
Producer(s): Dan Curtis (Exec), David Kennedy (Exec), John
McMahon, Barbara Steele (Co)
Director: Dan Curtis
Principal Cast: Ted Danson, Christopher Plummer, Brian
Dennehy
Month(s): June (04) to August (04)
US
PERFECT STRANGERS
(CBS)
Company: Perfect Strangers Productions Inc / Working Title
Television
Producer(s): Simon Wright (Exec), Analisa Barreto (Co), Ann
Wingate
Director: Robin Sheppard
Principal Cast: Rob Lowe, Anna Friel, Jennifer Baxter,
Khandi Alexander, Sarah Alexander
Month(s): June (04)
UK
THE PIERRE HEIST
(USA)
Company: Heist Productions Inc
Producer(s): Nicholas Tabarrok, Aaron Barnett
Director: Gary Burns
Principal Cast: James Marsters, John Cassini, Margot
Kidder, Wayne Robson, Jason Schombing, Robin Brule
Month(s): November (04)
Canada
PLAGUE CITY: SARS IN TORONTO
(CTV)
Company: SWE Plague City Productions Inc
Producer(s): Jon Slan (Exec), Elaine Scott (Exec), Wendy
Grean
Director: David Wu
Principal Cast: Kari Matchett, Lannette New, Ron White,
Merwin Mondesir, Rahnuma Panthaky, Rick Roberts
Month(s): November (04) to December (04)
Canada
THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
(Disney Channel)
Company: Engagement Productions Ltd / Disney Channel
Producer(s): Joel Rice (Exec), Kevin Lafferty
Director: Steve Robman
Principal Cast: Joseph Lawrence, Maggie Lawson, Marilu
Henner, Adam MacDonald, Elisa Moolecherry, Kathy Laskey
Month(s): March (04)
US
SAMANTHA
(WB)
Company: Sam Films Inc
Producer(s): Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas (Exec), Deb
Schindler (Exec), Richard La Gravenese (Exec), Lisa Gillan,
Rachael Horovitz, Jamie Paul Rock
Director: Nadia Tass
Principal Cast: Annasophia Burrows, Mia Farrow, Jordan
Bridges, Rebecca Mader, Kelsey Lewis
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
US
SAY WHEN
(CBS)
Company: Say When Productions Inc / Front and Centre
Productions Inc / The Sanitsky Company
Producer(s): Larry Sanitsky (Exec), Joyce Eliason (Exec),
Sherri Saito
Director: Tom McLoughlin
Principal Cast: Joe Mantegna, Jean Smart, Kari Matchett,
Charles Durning, Rosemary Dunsmore
Month(s): June (04)
US
SEX AND THE SINGLE MOM II
(Lifetime)
Company: Shoestring Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Terry Gould
Director: Don McBrearty
Principal Cast: Gail O’Grady, Grant Show
Month(s): December (04)
US
SHANIA
(CBC)
Company: Northern Hit Productions Inc
Producer(s): Laszlo Barna (Exec), Phyllis Platt (Exec),
Catherine Tait (Exec), Brian Dennis
Director: Jerry Ciccoritti
Principal Cast: Meredith Henderson, Megan Follows, Erig
Schweig, Gordon Tootoosis
Month(s): September (04) to October (04)
Canada
SLOW RIDE
(CBS)
Company: Slow Ride Productions Inc / Front and Centre
Productions Inc / The Sanitsky Company
Producer(s): Larry Sanitsky (Exec), Rosie O’Donnell (Exec),
Sherri Saito
Director: Anjelica Huston
Principal Cast: Rosie O’Donnell, Andie MacDowell, Richard
T Jones, D W Moffatt, Roberta Maxwell
Month(s): June (04) to July (04)
US
SNOW
(Disney Channel)
Company: Rockingham Productions Ltd / Disney Channel
Producer(s): Philip Kruener (Exec), Myra Morris (Exec),
Kevin Lafferty
Director: Alex Zamm
Principal Cast: Ashley Williams, Tom Cavanagh, Patrick
Fabian
Month(s): August (04) to September (04)
US
SPIRIT BEAR: THE SIMON JACKSON STORY
(CTV)
Company: Kermode Kid Productions Inc / Tapestry Pictures
Inc
Producer(s): Heather Haldane, Mary Young Leckie (Exec)
Director: Stefan Scaini
Principal Cast: Mark Rendell, Graham Greene, Ed Begley Jr,
Jonathan Potts, Catherine Disher
Month(s): August (04) to September (04)
Canada
SUBURBAN MADNESS
(CBS)
Company: Idaho Productions Ltd / Storyline Entertainment
Producer(s): Neil Meron (Exec), Craig Zadan (Exec), Dave
Mace (Co-Exec), Mark Winemaker
Director: Robert Dornhelm
Principal Cast: Sela Ward, Elizabeth Pena, Brett Cullen,
Rheagan Wallace, Kate Greenhouse, Janaya Stephens,
Matt Cooke, Martha MacIsaac, April Mullen, Richard Waugh
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
US
WIDOW ON THE HILL
(Lifetime)
Company: Widow Productions Corp / Lions Gate Television /
Mad River Films
Producer(s): Judy Polone (Exec), Steven Weinstock (Exec),
Glenda Hersh (Exec), David Stefanou (Co-Exec), Dennis
Chapman
Director: Peter Svatek
Principal Cast: Natasha Henstridge, James Brolin, Jewel
Staite
Month(s): October (04) to November (04)
Canada
MINISERIES
2 Miniseries
THE GRID
(TNT / BBC)
Company: DAS Productions Ltd / Fox Television Studios
Producer(s): Tracey Alexander (Exec), Brian Eastman
(Exec), Mitch Engel
Director: Mikael Saloman
Principal Cast: Dylan McDermott, Julianna Margullies,
James Remar, Farzad Sadrian, Jeff Seymour, Anne
Nahabedian
Month(s): January (04) to February (04)
US
SLINGS & ARROWS II
(Showcase / TMN)
Company: Rhombus Media Inc / 1620719 Ontario Inc
Producer(s): Niv Fichman (Exec), Daniel Iron, Sari Friedland,
Aeschylus Poulos (Assoc), Bob Martin (Creative)
Director: Peter Wellington
Principal Cast: Paul Gross, Stephen Ouimette, Martha
Burns, Mark McKinney, Luke Kirby, Rachel McAdams,
Geraint Wyn Davies, Graham Harley, Michael Polley,
Catherine Fitch, Susan Coyne, Leon Pownall, Don McKellar
Month(s): November (04) to February (05)
Canada
Feature Films Shot In Toronto In 2004
FEATURE FILMS
30 Features
ALL YOU GOT
Company: D.E. Tuck Investments Ltd / 1234567 Ontario Ltd
/ Your Ad Here Productions
Producer(s): Joe Tuck (Exec), Benjamin Tabah
Director: Benjamin Tabah
Principal Cast: Mike Realba, Sara Manninen, Bryan Hatt,
Mike Nahrgang, Darren Frost, Enis Esmer
Month(s): March (04)
Canada
THE ARTISTS
Company: Revillusion Films Inc
Producer(s): Nick Brankovic, Chris Harrison, Scott
Gravesande, Marc Dassas
Director: Michael Lee-Chin Jr
Principal Cast: Michael Newsome, Ron Major, George Luis,
Eileen Marlowe, Carlos Gonzalez
Month(s): October (04)
Canada
ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13
Company: AP 13 Productions Inc / Why Not Productions /
Outlaw Productions / Focus Films
Producer(s): Don Carmody (Exec), Sebastien Kurt Lemercier
(Exec), Pascal Caucheteux, Jeffrey Silver
Director: Jean-Francois Richet
Principal Cast: Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishburne, Gabriel
Byrne, John Leguizamo, Maria Bello, Brian Dennehy, Ja
Rule, Drea De Matteo, Aisha Hinds, Currie Graham, Matt
Craven, Dorian Harewood
Month(s): April (04) to June (04)
US
BLOOD
Company: Spank Films Inc
Producer(s): Anna Gerb, Joel Awerbuck, Antonella
LaCaprara (Assoc)
Director: Jerry Ciccoritti
Principal Cast: Jacob Tierney, Emily Hampshire
Month(s): March (04)
Canada
BUMBLE BEES & APPLE TREES
Company: Kalimat Films Inc
Producer(s): Rodney Charters
Directors: May Charters, Mark Hug
Principal Cast: May Charters, Mark Hug
Month(s): June (04)
Canada
CAKE
Company: Cake Productions Inc
Producer(s): Miranda De Pencier, Jennifer Jonas (Exec)
Director: Nisha Ganatra
Principal Cast: Heather Graham, Taye Diggs, Sandra Oh,
Cheryl Hines, David Sutcliffe, Keram Malicki-Sanchez
Month(s): May (04) to July (04)
Canada
CINDERELLA MAN
Company: Colder Than Jersey Productions Inc
Producer(s): Brian Grazer, Todd Hallowell (Exec), Penny
Marshall, Ron Howard, Kathy McGill
Director: Ron Howard
Principal Cast: Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, Connor
Price, Paul Giamatti
Month(s): March (04) to August (04)
US
THE DARK HOURS
Company: Calder Road Films Inc
Producer(s): Brent Barclay
Director: Paul Fox
Principal Cast: Kate Greenhouse, Gordon Currie, Dov
Tiefenbach, Aidan Devine
Month(s): February (04) to March (04)
Canada
DARK WATER
Company: Post No Bills Productions Ltd / Pandemonium
Films / Walt Disney Pictures
Producer(s): Ashely Kramer (Exec), Bill Mechanic, Diana
Pokornay (Co), Kerry Foster (Assoc)
Director: Walter Salles
Principal Cast: Jennifer Connelly, Ariel Gade, Pete
Posthlewaite, Tim Roth, John C. Reilly
Month(s): January (04) to March (04)
US
DARTSS
Company: Dead Ahead Productions Inc / Defiant Pictures
Producer(s): Kenn Viselman
Director: Jason Crain
Principal Cast: Scott Stabile, Michael Caporusso
Month(s): October (04) to November (04)
Canada
FEVER PITCH
Company: ELC Productions Ltd / Fever Pitch Productions
Inc / 20th Century Fox
Producer(s): Drew Barrymore, Nancy Juvonen, Alan
Greenspan, Gil Netter, Bradley Thomas, Marc Fischer
(Exec)
Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Principal Cast: Drew Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon, Jack Kehler,
Lenny Clarke, Ione Skye, KaDee Strickland, Jobeth
Williams, James Sikking, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Evan
Helmuth
Month(s): September (04) to November (04)
US
HAUNTED
Company: Veni Vidi Vici Motion Picture Corp
Producer(s): Steve DiMarco, Thomas Michael
Director: Steve DiMarco
Principal Cast: Ron Lea, Josh Close, Patricia Zentilli, Vickie
Papavs, Jordan Barker
Month(s): January (04) to February (04)
Canada
HISTORY OF VIOLENCE
Company: Gabriel Simon Production Services Ltd / Avery
Pix/Media 1 / New Line Cinema
Producer(s): David Cronenberg, Chris Bender, Justis
Greene (Exec)
Director: David Cronenberg
Principal Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris,
William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, Greg Bryk, Stephen McHattie
Month(s): September (04) to November (04)
US
THE HOUSE
Company: Household Films / Aquila Pictures
Producer(s): David Plant (Exec), David Krae, Hartley
Gorenstein (Supervising)
Director: David Krae
Principal Cast: Sarain Boylan, Maggie Castle, Matthew
Finlason, Katya Gardner, Jessica Greco, David Krae
Month(s): April (04) to May (04)
Canada
ICE PRINCESS
Company: Skate Away Productions Ltd / Bridget Johnson
Films / Walt Disney Pictures / On the Ice Productions Inc
Producer(s): Bridget Johnson, William Wilson III (Exec)
Director: Timothy Fywell
Principal Cast: Michelle Trachtenberg, Hayden Panettiere,
Trevor Blumas, Kirsten Olson
Month(s): April (04) to July (04)
US
JEKYLL & HYDE
Company: J & H Films Canada Ltd
Producer(s): David Court (Exec), Ean Thorley
Director: Nick Stillwell
Principal Cast: Bryan Fisher, Zachary Bennett, Maria del
Mar, Adam MacDonald, Katrina Matthews, Robyn Palmer
Month(s): September (04) to October (04)
Canada
LAND OF THE DEAD
Company: Dead Land North Inc / Atmosphere Entertainment
MM LLC
Producer(s): Dennis Jones (Line), Neil Canton (Exec), Mark
Canton, Steve Barnett (Exec), Peter Grunwald, Bernie
Goldmann
Director: George A Romero
Principal Cast: Simon Baker, John Leguizamo, Robert Joy,
Asia Argento, Joanne Boland, Tony Nappo
Month(s): October (04) to December (04)
US
THE LAST HIT
Company: Caged Angel Films Inc
Producer(s): Grace Kosaka, Anna Lee (Co), David J Woods
(Exec)
Director: Neil Coombs
Principal Cast: Valerie Buhagiar, Jessica Bannon, Grace
Kosaka, Kira Clavell, Larry Bain, Marty Moreau, Carlo Rota
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
Canada
LIE WITH ME
Company: Lie With Me Productions Inc / Conquering Lion
Pictures
Producer(s): Damon D’Oliveira, Clement Virgo
Director: Clement Virgo
Principal Cast: Lauren Lee Smith, Eric Balfour, Polly
Shannon, Kate Lynch, Kristin Lehman, Don Francks
Month(s): June (04) to July (04)
Canada
THE MAN
Company: Gabriel Simon Production Services Ltd
Producer(s): Rob Fried, Bill Strauss (Co), Matthew Hart
(Line)
Director: Les Mayfield
Principal Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Eugene Levy, Luke Goss
Month(s): April (04) to June (04)
US
MY UNCLE NAVY
Company: 1609901 Ontario Ltd
Producer(s): Debra MacDonald
Director: Adam Swich
Principal Cast: Various
Month(s): July (04)
Canada
THE PACIFIER
Company: Pacifier Productions Ltd / Walt Disney
Entertainment / Spyglass Entertainment / Offspring
Entertainment
Producer(s): Adam Shankman (Exec), Gary Barber, Roger
Birnbaum, Jonathan Glickman, Jennifer Gibot (Exec), Derek
Evans (Exec), Garrett Grant (Exec), George Zakk (Exec)
Director: Adam Shankman
Principal Cast: Vin Diesel, Brittany Snow, Max Theriot,
Morgan York, Faith Ford, Carol Kane, Brad Garrett
Month(s): April (04) to July (04)
US
THE PERFECT MAN
Company: Perfect Man Films Inc
Producer(s): Marc Platt, Susan Duff (Exec), Dawn Wolfrom
(Exec), Billy Higgens (Exec)
Director: Mark Rosman
Principal Cast: Hilary Duff, Heather Locklear, Christopher
Noth, Mike O’Malley, Aria Wallace, Vanessa Lengies
Month(s): April (04) to June (04)
US
THE PRIZEWINNER OF DEFIANCE, OHIO
Company: Prize Winner Productions LLC / Revolution
Studios LLc / Revolution Erie Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Rebert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey,
Marty Ewing (Exec)
Director: Jane Anderson
Principal Cast: Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Laura
Dern
Month(s): July (04) to October (04)
US
SABAH
Company: Coldwater Productions Inc
Producer(s): Atom Egoyan (Exec), Simone Urdl (Exec),
Deepa Mehta (Exec), Tracey Boulton, Stephen Paniccia
(Line)
Director: Ruba Nadda
Principal Cast: Arsinée Khanjian, Shawn Doyle, Jeff
Seymour, Fadia Nadda, Kathryn Winslow, David Alpay
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
Canada
SILENCE
Company: Silent Pictures Inc
Producer(s): Fred Fuchs (Exec), Erin Faith Young, Jennifer
St John (Co)
Director: Anita Doron
Principal Cast: Ekaterina Schelkanova, John Tokatlidis,
Sarah Harmer
Month(s): December (04) to January (05)
Canada
60 DAYS
Company: Sixteen Films Inc
Producer(s): David Bratton, Chris Remerowski
Director: Chris Remerowski
Principal Cast: Tania McCartney, Jarret Schilke, Joe Costa,
Veronica Jones, Theresa Joy, Tom Pollock, Catherine Brand
Month(s): November (04) to December (04)
Canada
SNAPPED
Company: 1609509 Ontario Corp / Twisted Cow
Producer(s): Marc Hirshberg (Exec), Randy Manis (Exec),
Michael Baker, Brian Mosoff, Jeff Prosserman, Julian Van
Mill, James Basnett (Assoc), Michael Bien (Assoc)
Directors: Jeff Prosserman, Julian Van Mill
Principal Cast: Tiffany Knight, Michael Bien, Natalie Van
Rensburg, Pete Soltesz, Joe Costa
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
Canada
WHERE THE TRUTH LIES
Company: SLU Productions Inc / Vincelanny Productions Ltd
/ Grosvenor Park Productions UK Ltd
Producer(s): Robert Lantos, Sandra Cunningham (Co &
Line), Chris Chrisafis (Co)
Director: Atom Egoyan
Principal Cast: Alison Lohman, Kevin Bacon, Colin Firth,
Arsinée Khanjian, David Hayman, Rachel Blanchard, Sonja
Bennett, Deborah Grover, Beau Starr, Maury Chaykin,
Kristin Adams, Don McKellar
Month(s): August (04) to October (04)
Canada / UK
WHITE KNUCKLES
Company: White Knuckles Productions
Producer(s): Walter Gasparovic (Exec), Leo Scherman,
Daragh Sankey
Director: Leo Scherman
Principal Cast: Phil Graeme, Leif Young Anderson,
Rosemary Dunsmore, Danielle Hampton, Philip Craig,
Lawrence Byrne
Month(s): February (04) to March (04)
Canada
30 Features
ALL YOU GOT
Company: D.E. Tuck Investments Ltd / 1234567 Ontario Ltd
/ Your Ad Here Productions
Producer(s): Joe Tuck (Exec), Benjamin Tabah
Director: Benjamin Tabah
Principal Cast: Mike Realba, Sara Manninen, Bryan Hatt,
Mike Nahrgang, Darren Frost, Enis Esmer
Month(s): March (04)
Canada
THE ARTISTS
Company: Revillusion Films Inc
Producer(s): Nick Brankovic, Chris Harrison, Scott
Gravesande, Marc Dassas
Director: Michael Lee-Chin Jr
Principal Cast: Michael Newsome, Ron Major, George Luis,
Eileen Marlowe, Carlos Gonzalez
Month(s): October (04)
Canada
ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13
Company: AP 13 Productions Inc / Why Not Productions /
Outlaw Productions / Focus Films
Producer(s): Don Carmody (Exec), Sebastien Kurt Lemercier
(Exec), Pascal Caucheteux, Jeffrey Silver
Director: Jean-Francois Richet
Principal Cast: Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishburne, Gabriel
Byrne, John Leguizamo, Maria Bello, Brian Dennehy, Ja
Rule, Drea De Matteo, Aisha Hinds, Currie Graham, Matt
Craven, Dorian Harewood
Month(s): April (04) to June (04)
US
BLOOD
Company: Spank Films Inc
Producer(s): Anna Gerb, Joel Awerbuck, Antonella
LaCaprara (Assoc)
Director: Jerry Ciccoritti
Principal Cast: Jacob Tierney, Emily Hampshire
Month(s): March (04)
Canada
BUMBLE BEES & APPLE TREES
Company: Kalimat Films Inc
Producer(s): Rodney Charters
Directors: May Charters, Mark Hug
Principal Cast: May Charters, Mark Hug
Month(s): June (04)
Canada
CAKE
Company: Cake Productions Inc
Producer(s): Miranda De Pencier, Jennifer Jonas (Exec)
Director: Nisha Ganatra
Principal Cast: Heather Graham, Taye Diggs, Sandra Oh,
Cheryl Hines, David Sutcliffe, Keram Malicki-Sanchez
Month(s): May (04) to July (04)
Canada
CINDERELLA MAN
Company: Colder Than Jersey Productions Inc
Producer(s): Brian Grazer, Todd Hallowell (Exec), Penny
Marshall, Ron Howard, Kathy McGill
Director: Ron Howard
Principal Cast: Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, Connor
Price, Paul Giamatti
Month(s): March (04) to August (04)
US
THE DARK HOURS
Company: Calder Road Films Inc
Producer(s): Brent Barclay
Director: Paul Fox
Principal Cast: Kate Greenhouse, Gordon Currie, Dov
Tiefenbach, Aidan Devine
Month(s): February (04) to March (04)
Canada
DARK WATER
Company: Post No Bills Productions Ltd / Pandemonium
Films / Walt Disney Pictures
Producer(s): Ashely Kramer (Exec), Bill Mechanic, Diana
Pokornay (Co), Kerry Foster (Assoc)
Director: Walter Salles
Principal Cast: Jennifer Connelly, Ariel Gade, Pete
Posthlewaite, Tim Roth, John C. Reilly
Month(s): January (04) to March (04)
US
DARTSS
Company: Dead Ahead Productions Inc / Defiant Pictures
Producer(s): Kenn Viselman
Director: Jason Crain
Principal Cast: Scott Stabile, Michael Caporusso
Month(s): October (04) to November (04)
Canada
FEVER PITCH
Company: ELC Productions Ltd / Fever Pitch Productions
Inc / 20th Century Fox
Producer(s): Drew Barrymore, Nancy Juvonen, Alan
Greenspan, Gil Netter, Bradley Thomas, Marc Fischer
(Exec)
Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Principal Cast: Drew Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon, Jack Kehler,
Lenny Clarke, Ione Skye, KaDee Strickland, Jobeth
Williams, James Sikking, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Evan
Helmuth
Month(s): September (04) to November (04)
US
HAUNTED
Company: Veni Vidi Vici Motion Picture Corp
Producer(s): Steve DiMarco, Thomas Michael
Director: Steve DiMarco
Principal Cast: Ron Lea, Josh Close, Patricia Zentilli, Vickie
Papavs, Jordan Barker
Month(s): January (04) to February (04)
Canada
HISTORY OF VIOLENCE
Company: Gabriel Simon Production Services Ltd / Avery
Pix/Media 1 / New Line Cinema
Producer(s): David Cronenberg, Chris Bender, Justis
Greene (Exec)
Director: David Cronenberg
Principal Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris,
William Hurt, Ashton Holmes, Greg Bryk, Stephen McHattie
Month(s): September (04) to November (04)
US
THE HOUSE
Company: Household Films / Aquila Pictures
Producer(s): David Plant (Exec), David Krae, Hartley
Gorenstein (Supervising)
Director: David Krae
Principal Cast: Sarain Boylan, Maggie Castle, Matthew
Finlason, Katya Gardner, Jessica Greco, David Krae
Month(s): April (04) to May (04)
Canada
ICE PRINCESS
Company: Skate Away Productions Ltd / Bridget Johnson
Films / Walt Disney Pictures / On the Ice Productions Inc
Producer(s): Bridget Johnson, William Wilson III (Exec)
Director: Timothy Fywell
Principal Cast: Michelle Trachtenberg, Hayden Panettiere,
Trevor Blumas, Kirsten Olson
Month(s): April (04) to July (04)
US
JEKYLL & HYDE
Company: J & H Films Canada Ltd
Producer(s): David Court (Exec), Ean Thorley
Director: Nick Stillwell
Principal Cast: Bryan Fisher, Zachary Bennett, Maria del
Mar, Adam MacDonald, Katrina Matthews, Robyn Palmer
Month(s): September (04) to October (04)
Canada
LAND OF THE DEAD
Company: Dead Land North Inc / Atmosphere Entertainment
MM LLC
Producer(s): Dennis Jones (Line), Neil Canton (Exec), Mark
Canton, Steve Barnett (Exec), Peter Grunwald, Bernie
Goldmann
Director: George A Romero
Principal Cast: Simon Baker, John Leguizamo, Robert Joy,
Asia Argento, Joanne Boland, Tony Nappo
Month(s): October (04) to December (04)
US
THE LAST HIT
Company: Caged Angel Films Inc
Producer(s): Grace Kosaka, Anna Lee (Co), David J Woods
(Exec)
Director: Neil Coombs
Principal Cast: Valerie Buhagiar, Jessica Bannon, Grace
Kosaka, Kira Clavell, Larry Bain, Marty Moreau, Carlo Rota
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
Canada
LIE WITH ME
Company: Lie With Me Productions Inc / Conquering Lion
Pictures
Producer(s): Damon D’Oliveira, Clement Virgo
Director: Clement Virgo
Principal Cast: Lauren Lee Smith, Eric Balfour, Polly
Shannon, Kate Lynch, Kristin Lehman, Don Francks
Month(s): June (04) to July (04)
Canada
THE MAN
Company: Gabriel Simon Production Services Ltd
Producer(s): Rob Fried, Bill Strauss (Co), Matthew Hart
(Line)
Director: Les Mayfield
Principal Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Eugene Levy, Luke Goss
Month(s): April (04) to June (04)
US
MY UNCLE NAVY
Company: 1609901 Ontario Ltd
Producer(s): Debra MacDonald
Director: Adam Swich
Principal Cast: Various
Month(s): July (04)
Canada
THE PACIFIER
Company: Pacifier Productions Ltd / Walt Disney
Entertainment / Spyglass Entertainment / Offspring
Entertainment
Producer(s): Adam Shankman (Exec), Gary Barber, Roger
Birnbaum, Jonathan Glickman, Jennifer Gibot (Exec), Derek
Evans (Exec), Garrett Grant (Exec), George Zakk (Exec)
Director: Adam Shankman
Principal Cast: Vin Diesel, Brittany Snow, Max Theriot,
Morgan York, Faith Ford, Carol Kane, Brad Garrett
Month(s): April (04) to July (04)
US
THE PERFECT MAN
Company: Perfect Man Films Inc
Producer(s): Marc Platt, Susan Duff (Exec), Dawn Wolfrom
(Exec), Billy Higgens (Exec)
Director: Mark Rosman
Principal Cast: Hilary Duff, Heather Locklear, Christopher
Noth, Mike O’Malley, Aria Wallace, Vanessa Lengies
Month(s): April (04) to June (04)
US
THE PRIZEWINNER OF DEFIANCE, OHIO
Company: Prize Winner Productions LLC / Revolution
Studios LLc / Revolution Erie Productions Ltd
Producer(s): Rebert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey,
Marty Ewing (Exec)
Director: Jane Anderson
Principal Cast: Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Laura
Dern
Month(s): July (04) to October (04)
US
SABAH
Company: Coldwater Productions Inc
Producer(s): Atom Egoyan (Exec), Simone Urdl (Exec),
Deepa Mehta (Exec), Tracey Boulton, Stephen Paniccia
(Line)
Director: Ruba Nadda
Principal Cast: Arsinée Khanjian, Shawn Doyle, Jeff
Seymour, Fadia Nadda, Kathryn Winslow, David Alpay
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
Canada
SILENCE
Company: Silent Pictures Inc
Producer(s): Fred Fuchs (Exec), Erin Faith Young, Jennifer
St John (Co)
Director: Anita Doron
Principal Cast: Ekaterina Schelkanova, John Tokatlidis,
Sarah Harmer
Month(s): December (04) to January (05)
Canada
60 DAYS
Company: Sixteen Films Inc
Producer(s): David Bratton, Chris Remerowski
Director: Chris Remerowski
Principal Cast: Tania McCartney, Jarret Schilke, Joe Costa,
Veronica Jones, Theresa Joy, Tom Pollock, Catherine Brand
Month(s): November (04) to December (04)
Canada
SNAPPED
Company: 1609509 Ontario Corp / Twisted Cow
Producer(s): Marc Hirshberg (Exec), Randy Manis (Exec),
Michael Baker, Brian Mosoff, Jeff Prosserman, Julian Van
Mill, James Basnett (Assoc), Michael Bien (Assoc)
Directors: Jeff Prosserman, Julian Van Mill
Principal Cast: Tiffany Knight, Michael Bien, Natalie Van
Rensburg, Pete Soltesz, Joe Costa
Month(s): May (04) to June (04)
Canada
WHERE THE TRUTH LIES
Company: SLU Productions Inc / Vincelanny Productions Ltd
/ Grosvenor Park Productions UK Ltd
Producer(s): Robert Lantos, Sandra Cunningham (Co &
Line), Chris Chrisafis (Co)
Director: Atom Egoyan
Principal Cast: Alison Lohman, Kevin Bacon, Colin Firth,
Arsinée Khanjian, David Hayman, Rachel Blanchard, Sonja
Bennett, Deborah Grover, Beau Starr, Maury Chaykin,
Kristin Adams, Don McKellar
Month(s): August (04) to October (04)
Canada / UK
WHITE KNUCKLES
Company: White Knuckles Productions
Producer(s): Walter Gasparovic (Exec), Leo Scherman,
Daragh Sankey
Director: Leo Scherman
Principal Cast: Phil Graeme, Leif Young Anderson,
Rosemary Dunsmore, Danielle Hampton, Philip Craig,
Lawrence Byrne
Month(s): February (04) to March (04)
Canada
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