Working those cogs!

Wow... been a while since I posted here. hasn't been a One Page Comic for a while, naughty me! I have been working however. I've had a couple of new ideas this past week and by new ideas I mean new projects not just ideas for Honor Bound.

Feels pretty good, having ideas flowing again. I've never been what you would call prolific when it comes to being the ideas man, I'me usually the guy who sits worrying about one concept he had a year ago while everyone around him has been churning something new out each month/week/day...

Don't want to go into too much detail at the minute as to what I've got cooking because there isn't really anything to show at the minute but one is a quasi-autobiographical piece and the other is an adventure with monsters!

Oh before I forget there is a treatment up from ALMTalkies for the Girl in the Red Dress music video that I contributed too. you can hit it up here more details as soon as there is some!

Catwoman: Fanimation second draft

I added some things to the previous version, picked up a few misspellings and grammatical Frak ups and hopefully changed it for the better... I feel inspired after Listening to the latest Bendis Tapes from everyones favourite podcaster John Siuntres

Catwoman #3.2 Catwoman Animated Second Draft

Catwoman: Fanimation

Okay here we are again. Had another go at writing for the animated short planned as part of the Catwoman Summer Project

This one is completely different from the last the only thing that remains is that Catwoman gets shot by Deadshot and that's about it. I was a little disappointed not to get to use Dick as Batman but hey ho you gotta keep going, and I did!

As always feedback is welcomed and appreciated (as long as its constructive)

Enjoy!

Catwoman #3.1 Catwoman Animated

Catwoman: The Animated Series

Well maybe not but it is for a "fan-imation" (if that isn't already a word I'm calling dibs on it and you all owe me money when it becomes a real thing) being planned over on Facebook.

So here we are, my whack at an animated short based on the original treatment by Martin Lafrance

Catwoman #3 Catwoman Animated

Catwoman #2.3

Here it is, my latest attempt at Catwoman #2

I don't think I have anymore to give at this point.

Catwoman #2.3 Cat & the Lioness

Catwoman: Cat & the Lioness 2.2

I attempted a rewrite for the winning script for catwoman #2 and decided to re-work it. This is my re-write

Catwoman #2.2 Cat & the Lioness

Second short announced.

Yesterday Amber announced the second script to be turned into a short, for those of you who have been following this is all part of her summer project for those of you who haven't there is a link here


The winning script came from Gael Mansard and was titled "The Cat & The Lioness" which you can read here


What follows is my version of the chosen story. Hope ya'll dig it. 

Catwoman #2 Cat & the Lioness

Catwoman #2.2

Yes its one final visit to Gotham city for me with another short for the summer project hosted over at facebook by the one and only Ms Moelter

This time we see Selina aka Catwoman have a moment with a past love during a break in.

Hope you enjoy Catwoman #2: Past Lives

Catwoman #2- Past Lives

Return to Gotham

Another week another script full of Catwoman shinanigans! I've been over this before but check out Amber's facebook group for more details, join in the Summer, shiny fun!

So here follows my script for the second (yes you read that right second!) fan film short Amber plans to shoot as part of her Summer project. Hope you all like it, leave a comment if you do (or don't) so here we are Catwoman #2: Trophies

Catwoman #2- Trophies

The Cat is back!

To celebrate the continuation of Amber Moelter's Catwoman Summer Project
 I have gone back to my original submission for a short and had some fun with it. I have Gone back over it and converted it into a comic book script.


I started out with a silent one page script as the project guide lines stated. Then wrote what I consider to be a normal script based on the silent one page. THEN re-worked that and added in panels and suggestions of shots for an artist to use. It was fun but weird. I was taught not to add shots, only to write what you see so this was a challenge ... but one I enjoyed doing none the less. I did like seeing this grow in pages from one to six in a day. 

Catwoman #1 the Hunt Comic

Hope you guys like it. I had a lot of fun writing it. If anyone can think of a character they'd like me to have a whack at I'd be more than happy to cause I need the practice if I'm honest. you can leave a comment here or send me a message at my Twitter or Facebook Pages. I've also opened up a Tumblr account so I can post all the random crap that falls out of my brain and leave this for my writing.

Until next time true believers!

Write, Re-write, Repeat

Hey, its been a while (well its been a week but it feels longer!) The summer project hosted by my friend Amber has found its costume and now its script for the short she plans to film later in the year.

The winning script came from fellow ALM Talkies supporter Matt Mcloughlin for his tale of Selina getting back into the saddle (or should I say boots) of Gotham's favourite femme fatale Catwoman

The fun isn't over yet though as Amber is looking for help making the script as tight as possible and is welcoming all suggestions to help make this little fan short as good as we all know it can be. I have had a shot at a re-write this afternoon. I spent a couple of hours knocking it up and I hope you like it...

Here is my submission for the second draft of Catwoman #1 Re-emergence by Matt Mcloughlin.

Int. Selina Kyles Apartment. Night.

SELINA KYLE unlocks the door to her apartment and enters.

SELINA kicks the door closed with the heel of her foot and throws her KEYS onto the table by the door. Takes off her JACKET and throws it over the couch.

SELINA makes her way towards the BATHROOM and turns on the light. Stretching out her tired body SELINA moves towards the SINK and clutches it in support.

SELINA KYLE

Guh! Why do you do it Selina?

SELINA lifts he head slightly and looks at herself in the mirror.

SELINA KYLE

Every night its the same clubs and the same bands and the same god-damn people.

SELINA begins to laugh to herself quietly and sway rhythmically.

Behind her in the darkness of her apartment a CAT begins to meow softly. SELINA snaps her head upwards and glares into the mirror.

With her teeth clenched SELINA curses the intruder.

SELINA KYLE

Cats! I hate-

SELINA storms out of the bathroom in search.

SELINA KYLE

Cats...

An open WINDOW catches SELINA'S attention. The meowing is coming from outside.

SELINA slams the WINDOW shut. Resting her forehead on the glass SELINA snorts angrily onto the window pane.

SELINA falls to the floor clutching her head to the sound of a WHIP cracking.

When SELINA opens her eyes CATWOMAN is stood before her.

Catwoman

We both know that's not true.

CATWOMAN moves to the COUCH and clears herself a place to sit.

CATWOMAN

You always were a bitter drunk Selina... A filthy one too.

CATWOMAN gracefully sits on the COUCH and begins to lounge.

CATWOMAN

Look at you, trying to play nice with the little people. Trying to fit in with your skinny fit jeans and flavour of the month band tee, when you and I both know you prefer something really tight to slink around in.

SELINA sits below the window in shock.

CATWOMAN

They have missed you out there you know. The Bat and his circus troupe, Ivy hasn't bloomed since you left and don't get me started on Harley! And you've missed them haven't you kitten? Especially the bat.

CATWOMAN jumps to her feet.

CATWOMAN

No matter how hard you party its just not the same is it? you miss the rush of the hunt, you miss being chased! You miss the pretties. The city is a playground and you just want to sit and play in the sand. You can't stay here Selina, the slums are no place for a queen.

CATWOMAN walks to the door and opens it.

CATWOMAN

When you remember who you are Selina I'll be waiting.

CATWOMAN exits the apartment leaving SELINA alone in the dark.

SELINA runs a tired hand from her forehead up through her hair before pulling herself up off the floor. SELINA slowly makes her way towards the bedroom where she collapses onto her bed.

SELINA notices the door to her wardrobe is open. She contemplates closing it before she give in to exhaustion.

A CAT begins to purr softly.

int. selina kyles apartment. Later that night.

SELINA KYLE sits on the edge of her bed in her CATWOMAN costume. SELINA is slowly pulling on her boots.

SELINA KYLE

Hmm better than fresh tuna.

SELINA holds out her leg and looks over her boot with satisfaction.

Gracefully SELINA stands up and reaches for her BELT. She runs it through her hands before tying it around her waist and letting it hang on her slinky feline hips.

SELINA KYLE

And you can't play without your toys.

SELINA picks up her cowl, exits the bedroom and enters the bathroom.

SELINA stands in front of the mirror and looks her reflection straight in the eye.

SELINA KYLE

Say goodbye to the ghetto Selina.

SELINA pulls on her cowl and completes the transformation into CATWOMAN.

CATWOMAN

It's time to get back to the high life, and catch up with some old friends.

end.

Apolgies for the formatting, not sure whats going on with it but oh well. Hope you all dig it. throw up an suggestions you may have here or over at the Facebook page and lets see if we can't make a great little flick!

Until next time Comic book fans!

Catwoman and the summer of work

A little while ago I posted something up about my friend Amber and her love for Gotham's feline anti-hero Catwoman. She has a project on at the moment which has now ended but you can still join in and enjoy the feline fun with a short script or treatment you can find the info over at her blog here and can post submission here

I came up with a little something this morning after about a week or so of contemplating it. Its real rough and done in the way I write scripts which is without screen direction, I was taught not to write shooting scripts so here goes.

Catwoman #1: the hunt

INT. STORAGE UNIT. NIGHT.

SELINA KYLE aka CATWOMAN makes her way though a large storage unit. The racks that fill the space are packed with gadgets, training equipment and several acquired trinkets.

CATWOMAN stands before an antique desk covered with a map of Gotham city. CATWOMAN follows a trail made by a red marker pen. Several points on the map have been pulled out and a close up photographs of ledges and fire escapes pinned to the map.

CATWOMAN
Where is it?

CATWOMAN searches the desk for a MANILA FOLDER. Checking the drawers she finds it in the bottom drawer.

CATWOMAN opens the folder and moves to the open space between the racking. As she studies the contents of the folder she walks her path through the streets of Gotham in her mind. Turning on the spot and making small hops over the imaginary scaled down rooftops.

CATWOMAN pauses when she turns to a photograph of an extravagant diamond necklace. She looks at it with a playful gaze.

CATWOMAN
Its so pretty.

CATWOMAN continues on her imaginary walk through whilst staring at the PHOTOGRAPH.

Making her back over to the desk CATWOMAN places the MANILA FOLDER down on top of the map leaving the PHOTOGRAPH out of the folder. The end of the red line trail a building is circled with an annotation also in red which reads “Black Mask”

CATWOMAN
Lucky for me , I look good in diamonds

CATWOMAN Leaves the Storage unit turning the lights off as she leaves.

Hope you all enjoyed it. Be sure to follow the project on Facebook, Amber's blog and also follow her on Twitter

Take it easy!

Catwoman, Help a Kitty out!

In 2005 I was introduced to a young lady named Amber Moelter on the set of a fan film
Catwoman: Copycat It was my first meeting with Amber and the world of fan films, and I must say I was very impressed from the start. Sadly Copycat never saw the light of day bar a fantastic teaser promo video



I stayed in contact with Amber over the years and followed her career as best I could. Starting with her own Catwoman flick Catwoman: Resolution Shot in New York over the Christmas period 2005, it told the story of Selina Kyle's lust for jewels and the trouble it causes! It also featured my very own brother as Frankie the villainous Mob boss. This movie was finished and can be found at the above link! It has been online for a couple of years but you should still go and check it out.

In time I became aware of new projects, some didn't pan out but luckily some of the ones that did are sat on my Mac and iPod as we speak. Last Summer Amber released her debut EP under the guise of Girl in the Red Dress a three track EP to coinside with the release of her latest undertaking, a new flick named Dirty Step Upstage. I don't care who you are, everyone likes a tales of revenge and ladies in tight fitting, shiny clothes! It's story is based on real events experienced by our entrapaneurial heroine whilst at the Midem Music Market in Cannes in 2006. I still remember her telling me the story first hand in a hotel in Leeds, it still shocks me! A reality thriller that premiered and opened the Chashama Film Festival in New York last October and won Amber a best actress award! DSU went to the Maverick Movie Awards where it was nominated for 10 awards: Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Soundtrack, Editor, Sound Editor, Best Actor & Actress, Best Supporting Actor & Actress! Nova Reid won the award for Best Actress which is pretty amazing seen as most Hollywood movies don't get that many nods. I also just heard that the movie won Silver Palm award from the Mexico International Film Festival! The flick has also been accepted into several more international festivals in America, South Africa, Ireland, and Egypt. That film is all over the place!

Her latest project has taken her back to her Catwoman days with the announcement of Amber Moelter's Catwoman Summer 2010 project! it's basically a chance to see a real life version of your favourite Catwoman, it should be a lot of fun and hopefully, if we badger her enough, when she has time she may just make another fan film based on Gotham's favourite feline anti hero!



Pop along to the facebook group, or follow her on Twitter she is under the name @almtalkies you can also find her blog over at www.almtalkies.com

P.S. Happy Geek Pride day everyone!