Marven Likness
Writer, Actor, Sign Language Consultant/Advocate in Film at https://simpsonliteraryagency.com/marven-likness
Actor and Screenwriter
Edmonton, Canada
June 2020
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About Marven
By day I am a photo copier technician. By night I am a writer, actor and sign language advocate/consultant any chance I get.
Actor, Writer, Sign Language Advocate/Consultant
After an incident that cost me most of my hearing in 2016, I have reactivated my creative side. Being a part time actor, I channeled my thoughts into script form to deal with my new reality. Although I am always working on a multitude of projects, I keep coming back to a series I created called One in a Trillion. With it's first release to the public in 2020 it has been amazing to see and hear the feed back I get.
I write mostly drama usually dealing with coming of age stories incorporating love and the mistakes of missed opportunities.
An idea will pop in my head, and I will dwell on it sometimes for weeks before I even type a word. The good ideas stick with me. Once the story is flushed out in my mind I will wake up in the morning and not be able to return until the muddled visions in my head are registered on a page.
I also enjoy writing for others. Whether it is just an idea they have and want to flush it out or something they have written a book that they want turned into a script. I work for LS Book Services that allows me to do that for others.
I am as passionate for others creating their dream as I am on my own spec writing. This not only creates an income but also furthers my talents in the craft of script writing. No matter how much I know I always find new ways to learn.
I am still teaching myself how to create promotional material such as one/two-page flyers, poster work and pitch bibles. Creation of this material has come along way for me, but I am still not a master of it…yet.
Thank you for your time.
Marven Likness
Marven.Likness@
Unique traits: Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Most do not know of my deafness unless I tell them or have said "what was that again" too many times.
Badges
Certifications
Links
Loglines
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One in a Trillion - Escape Budget: $0 - $100K | Sci-fi ⋄ Drama A secret society attempts to steal a spaceship from the government to escape pursicution and torture.
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One in a Trillion - Canvatas (Feature) Budget: $0 - $100K | Sci-fi ⋄ Drama Two futuristic girls lose their hearing. One hiding from the government the other in the public eye but out of reach of the governments dangerous influence.
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For The Love Of Scarlett Western Two women learn about their mute aunts life through her diaries after her funeral. Scarlett is saved multiple times by an educated Native American during a native uprising.
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Deaf Voice in a Covid World Budget: $0 - $100K | Biography Deaf/HoH essential worker navigates his way through new challenges during a pandemic.
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Love of Silence Budget: $0 - $100K | Romance ⋄ Drama Shy young man falls in love with an attractive recluse. Before he can find the courage to meet her she has a life altering change. Alex is driven to love despite her new inability.
Credits
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Bloodbath (
2019 )
Film Actor
Awards
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Best Short Script - Indie Short Fest Los Angeles International Film Festival
(2021) -
Runner Up Script, Short - PixelsGARAGE
(2021) -
Best Script - 6 DAY Script ULTRA Challenge
(2021) -
Best Short Screenplay - European Film Festival Mainstream & Underground
(2020) -
Best Script Short - Accord Cine Fest
(2020) -
Critics Choice Award - Tagore International Film Festival
(2020) -
Outstanding Achievement Award - Tagore International Film Festival
(2020) -
Best TV Series - The Script and Showcase
(2020) -
Special Mention - Pixels Garage
(2020) -
Nominated Best Short Script - Voghera Film Festival
(2020) -
Best Screenplay of the Year - Picasso Einstein Buddha International Film Festival
(2020) -
Nominated for Best Short Script - Indie Short Fest
(2020) -
Semi-Finalist - Madras Independent Film Festival
(2020) -
Semi-Finalist - Changing Face International Film Festival
(2020) -
Best International Screenplay - Mile High Film Awards
(2020) -
Winner - CMOFC
(2020) -
Monthly Top 15 - The Red List
(2020) -
Semi-Finalist - IndieX Film Fest
(2020) -
Semi-Finalist - New York Cinematography Awards
(2020) -
Honorable Mention - Depth of Field International Film Festival
(2020) -
Semi-Finalist - Canadian Cinematography Awards
(2020) -
Honorable Mention Platinum Award Winner - Los Angeles Neo Noir Film Festival Awards
(2020)
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