In Production
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Feature Documentary
Inspired, Produced & Directed by Stephen Salvati
To be promoted, premiered and screened at the Cannes Film Festival, May 2009
For further details see ‘Eurofox Pictures’ at www.cinando.com
No ordinary documentary, this feature-length film investigates the history and background of Dracula’s Dublin-born creator and the influencing places, people and tragedies that ultimately inspired the birth of the vampire as we know it.
This breathtaking and colourful project is not merely a biographical account of Bram Stoker, but is in itself a tale of a being rising from the dead bringing the mystery and excitement of the vampire legend to life.
Experience the awesome, moving and haunting journey into a world of mystery, adventure and horror. This beautiful tale harmoniously blends fiction and fact as the audience spirals through the land of the living, the tombs of the dead and most importantly, the world of the ‘undead’.
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Dance with the Devil
Feature:
Inspired, Produced & Directed by Stephen Salvati
'Dance with The Devil' is an intense combination of fantasy, horror and enlightenment. Light Vs darkness in this vibrant, mystical and thrilling story that challenges the physical, emotional and sacred essence of the human spirit.
Dardel, a mysterious and dangerous being, who takes both the form of a hellish creature and stunning woman, has returned to earth following her human life, seeking revenge for the tragic injustices that plague the human race. Her power and force grows as she calls upon and transforms purposely chosen souls into creatures of the dark to serve her. Fear and terror spread as more and more terrifying creatures are sighted. As chaos and death spread, it soon becomes clear that not only is the future of the human race at stake, but also the survival of planet earth itself.
Commander General Don Cooper of the government’s ‘Octagon’ branch is called upon to unravel the mystery and kill the beast. Don’s team, including Shervin, a philosophical & intuitive warrior, and Connie, an earthy, headstrong combatant, assist Cooper on his mission. A spiritual being and expert warrior of pure soul, Dardel is challenged by the might of Don Cooper; the battle of the flesh becomes a conflict of their two souls as the future of the world comes to pass.
‘Man versus beast’ and ‘heaven versus hell’ in this thrilling adventure set for US and International release.
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Broken Bow
Feature:
Produced by Stephen Salvati; inspired & written by Sharon
McCoy
In 1868, two railroads raced to lay track across The Great Plains of America. Their vision was to tame a land and unite a war-torn country with its first transcontinental railroad. While an entire nation looked west towards prosperity, one man rode north in search of his future and wound up facing his past.
Set in the Western genre, ‘Broken Bow’ is a story of friendship, hardship, love and sacrifice at a time of adversity and change. The Great Plains, Wyoming 1868, with striking mountain ranges in the distance, is the backdrop to this remote little town.
A “Hell on Wheels” railroad town has recently been constructed across a river from Broken Bow and for a young, Irish-American woman named Milly the railroad promises both opportunity and devastation. Her life changes drastically and both tragedy and destiny cement in her path the day a stranger rides into town.
Through her trials and tribulations, the young-spirited girl forms an unlikely friendship with the mysterious stranger. Not all are as welcoming. Whispers of his dark and sinister past surface and spread. While Milly’s future unfolds, the stranger’s past unravels, culminating in a final showdown of loyalty and revenge.
This captivating and moving tale encapsulates both the marvel and might of the human spirit, as well as the depths of darkness into which it can fall. In association with Eurofox Pictures and Rio Grande Studios, New Mexico, this project is currently in pre-production and principle shooting is set to commence in the USA, New Mexico, 2009.
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