Several months back, my talented and often brilliant friend Bill Costantini wrote a thread called How To Tell The Truth As A Writer. In the post he stated:
"I don't think anyone is gonna believe that a fire hydrant can be the protagonist of a movie."
And whether or not he was serious, I know not.
So, as a goof, I posted a couple of pages with a fire hydrant as the main character. This was reposted a few weeks and it got me to thinking. Why couldn't a fire hydrant be a protagonist? The following day, another Stage 32 writer and friend Dan MaxXx emailed and said he thought my hydrant script was a great idea. So I proceeded to write a screenplay called *Harry The Hydrant (A Big Apple Fairy Tale) and have posted it at Script Revolution as I promised I would. ttps://www.scriptrevolution.com/system/files/harry_the_hydrant.pdf
So I want to thank my creative pals Bill C and Dan M who are both inspiring screenwriters that I met here at S32. As I like to say, we're all feeding each other. Oh, and there should be no limits to where your imagination takes you.
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Hardy
Script passes the eyeball test. I have a contact at Madhouse & UTA you can use.
Pull the script off the site. You're going pro, baby. Global.
I'll take it down in a few days
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You are a Writing Machine, Phillip.
And I'm so glad you got rid of that first draft B-story where Harry descended into the dark world of gangsters, crystal meth, and hookers - although I do have a soft spot in my heart for hookers with a heart of gold, I must admit, and they kinda stole the show.
But that whole "Harry's Dark World" B-story kinda turned the story into a mixed message movie, and I'm glad you decided to simplify things. (I did love the line "You ain't a real hydrant 'till you......" well, you remember the line. Profoundly primal brilliance at its best, my man.)
Good luck Philip the Wriiiiiiii-ting Maaaaaaaaa-chine!
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This is fantastic! All points discussed here, friends, writing, street corners, etc.!
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That sounds awesome. Don't let anyone tell you objects can't be protagonists! Did you see RUBBER? That movie was hilarious.
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my lil' nieces & nephews will want Harry the Hydrant backpacks!
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Dan: Already have the Harry the Hydrant Backpacks on Amazon. The Goldenrod, Sea Foam Green, Medium Violet Red, Dark Turquoise, Medium Aquamarine, Deep Sky Blue, and Peach Puff are my personal favorites!
Love the title ... :)
Bill C: Good initiative. Call Universal Studio about the Harry the Hydrant ride that spays you with Mountain Dew as you go under the waterfall.
Jeff Lyons: Thank you sir!
Cool of you to highlight Bill and Dan in your thread, Phillp!
RB: Two of the many folks I love here at stage 32
Woot Woot!
cocaine is a helluva drug :)
Fun - must read the rest when I have time. :)
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Roxanne: Thanks!
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I do not endorse drug use of any kind while writing... well maybe Advil... and a little wine is fine... and prescription meds if you gotta have them.
Owen: multiple times.
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Phillip: always glad to help my friends, and be of service when I can. There is probably no better feeling for me then helping someone and being of service to their benefit and in their time of need.
Someday, though, and that day may never come, but someday I will call upon you to do a service for me. But until that day, accept this justice as a gift on my Wednesday All-I-Can-Eat-Sushi-Buffet Day. Capisce?
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Hardy
If Hollywood Writers have to pass drug tests, there will be no movies or TV. It would be all PBS programming with Ken Burns.
Like Mr Bill C, my experience in the Industry, working folks want to help, be a part of something good. Sure, you'd get the occasional "I discovered Phillip Hardy" gurus (like me) telling Housewives turned Screenwriters at airport hotel writer conferences. When the Harry spec script gets on the Black List, optioned and becomes real merchandise at Wal-Marts, then you and I will settle... in downtown Los Angeles, at the Porsche dealership. I got my eye on a 911 turbo S.
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One of the few scripts I've recently read that I would rate "Consider" - there are a few caveats but nothing significant. I see it as a live action/animation cross (Who Shot Roger Rabbit comes to mind.) I think it's marketable but it would be an expensive production. If I can get my computer to work with Stage 32 again - Ill give you some notes from the production side - if you want. You have a worthy screenplay.
Doug: Thanks and i figure either a very cleverly directed life action or bold animation for adults and kids, as I endeavored to go easy on profanity. Thanks very much for your kind words, as I know you no easy person to please. They are very appreciated.