Bio: Mr.
Ferrin is a highly qualified international business professional by virtue of
experience working with Small and Medium Enterprises, US and foreign
Governments and trade associations in international management, marketing and
sales in Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Mr. Ferrin
designed and implemented the global market entry of the long-distance
telecommunications services and VOIP computer telephony software of two
start-up U.S. Technology companies.
Mr. Ferrin
provided management and business development leadership for the Mason
Enterprise Center’s international Business Accelerator, one of two
multinational incubators in the USA designed to assist both foreign companies
and USA firms forge successful business partnerships in the American
marketplace. Mr. Ferrin served in Afghanistan as the Senior Investment
Advisor/USAID, seconded to the Afghan Investment Support Agency,
www.aisa.org.af Mr. Ferrin completed an assignment as Aid Coordinator, Office
of the Governor, State of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia.
He is now
working with the Branson Entrepreneurship Centre, advising entrepreneurs in
Jamaica successfully starting and growing their businesses. https://bransoncentre.co/ Marshall is currently focused on writing scripts for
the film and TV markets and working with potential investors. Please go to www.marshallferrin.com
for info on his many award-winning screenplays.
Deliah Lawrence: What is
the core premise of your most recent script, and what inspired it?
Marshall
Ferrin: Current script, the six-episode series LAFAYETTE, is about one
man, two revolutions. What began as a battle for liberty became a vindictive
quest for power.
DL: What
genre does your script fall into, and how does it stand out from similar films
or TV shows?
MF: LAFAYETTE
is a historical drama that is directly related to the current struggles for
Liberty, Freedom and Human Rights. The story explores how the best intentions of and effort to effect positive political change can go terribly wrong.
DL: Can
you summarize the main character(s) and their journey?
MF: The main
character, Lafayette, achieves great success in the American Revolution but
faces unexpected challenges when he tries to transplant it to his home country,
France.
DL: Are
there any screenwriters that have influenced your style?
MF: The
writer of “The Patriot” and the AMC TV series “TURN Washington’s Spies.”
DL: Have
you done any market research to see how your script aligns with current
industry trends?
MF: Yes. I
researched many historical drama series, e.g. “The Vikings,” “TURN Washington’s
Spies,” “The Tudors,” “John Adams,” and “Franklin” that are available on Amazon
Prime, HBO Max, and Netflix and found that, with the exception of “Franklin”
there has been over five years since we have seen a new one. We are overdue. Also,
a series that espouses a heroic story, albeit with tragic results is a good fit
for the shift in political culture that we are currently experiencing in the
USA.
DL: What
similar successful films or shows would you compare your script to?
MF: Again,
“TURN – Washington’s Spies” and “The Patriot” come to mind as well as the film
“Braveheart.”
DL: Have
you considered independent film festivals or Streaming platforms as potential
distribution channels?
MF: Yes.
Lafayette – the Series has won Best Script in 8 screenwriting competitions and
nominations in 7 other competitions.
DL: What
advice would you give to aspiring screenwriters?
MF: Write a
story that is both familiar to the audience but also contains something very
new and interesting.
DL: If you
were hosting a dinner party which three screenwriters, past or present, would
be your dream guests and why?
MF: David
Mamet, James Cameron, David
Franzoni and John Logan. All have had great success in getting their
historical/period dramas scripts made into films.
DL: What
are three fun facts about yourself?
MF: I had a
bit part as a “Hanging Judge” in my Proof-of-Concept film, for my screenplay
“The Royal Executioner.” I played the comic lead in Gilbert & Sullivan’s
play “HMS Pinafore.” I invented a new cocktail, The Mulberry Juice Rum Punch while
serving at the US Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
DL: It’s been
a pleasure having you here with us today. I know my readers will enjoy getting
to know you and your work.
MF: Thank
you. Also, please note that readers that are interested in possibly Investing
in Lafayette, the Series and/or The Royal Executioner can obtain more
information by going to: https://www.gallopingentertainment.com/product/lafayette/ and https://www.gallopingentertainment.com/product/royal/
Lafayette Trailer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tOXzhm2xeUReNZ9MaZkbMF03jn2jAeu3/view?usp=drive_web
The Royal Executioner:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iElThAI65DNwtpb6GW50_t7wc57KF7rv/view?usp=drive_web
Originally Published on https://vocalexpressions.blogspot.com
