"What was meant to destroy him... could lead to his greatest opportunity." From book to screen... "SPEEDSUIT" the movie is coming. See the "Movie" tab above for production updates.
Note to educators and parents: While Speedsuit Powers is an urban story; it is a wholesome yet realistic read. There’s no cursing, no sex and no gratuitous violence… It’s an epic adventure with complex characters who genuinely depict the realities of urban life without glorifying those negative aspects.
Here is one version of the official movie poster for “Speedsuit” - the screenplay adaptation of my Speedsuit Powers novel (which deals with school bullying). We have several Private Screenings set for Black History Month. After that, we submit to film festivals. This continues to be an amazing adventure - filled with obstacles and victories - as we press to turn a book into a film. Check out our Movie Production Tab to see more about the filming process.
People have been asking - so here is the very 1st sample trailer for the movie. I say “sample” because the footage and audio are not the final edited version. This gives people a taste of what we are seeking to do. Post-Production doesn’t officially start until September, so there’s still plenty of work to be done. But, consider the video below a kind of… 1st draft. As we make our way through “Post” and draw closer to our February 2012 Screening dates, we will release a new preview trailer. Enjoy!
We are in an exciting time! More and more people are hearing about Speedsuit Powers and reading it. The kind of feedback we are receiving is both awesome and humbling. Parents are loving the story and giving the book to their kids. Kids are doing book reports on Speedsuit Powers in school. Some youth are even acting out the parts with their friends and siblings. Others are having entire conversations about whether Speedsuit Powers should be an animated series first - and then a live action movie. Readers want to experience the story in an immersive audio/visual way.
And now here we are… in pre-production for Speedsuit Powers: The Movie. Yes, that’s right, we are preparing to shoot the story as an independent film. In 2012 - you will be able to experience the story in a whole new way!
Become a part of the solution to the bullying epidemic that is sweeping through our communities. Read Speedsuit Powers. Purchase copies to “gift” to young people you know. Engage in discourse with others about the story and solutions. And get ready for the film.
Last night - on May 9, 2011, I had the opportunity to experience actors perform words that I had written. It was both humbling and exciting. We had an amazing first casting call! Ten actors auditioned for principal roles for our upcoming Speedsuit Powers film. By the end of the night, my Casting Director, Casting Consultant and I had narrowed down our picks.
We varied up the scenes to see their versatility: light comedy mixed with some heavy drama. A couple of the actors did cold readings, having been asked by us to read for a character they did not expect. After giving them a few minutes to look over lines they had never seen before, they gave a performance as if they had studied the lines for a few days! A couple of the dramatic scenes moved us to tears…
Names and pictures can’t be given at this time - but if this group of actors is any indication - open call auditions on May 24th are going to be amazing! Which actors will make the lineup? The running is going to be tight - and you won’t be disappointed when you see them on screen. We should be able to unveil them by the beginning of June.
