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Screenplay

The Price of Freedom

Status
Completed
Started
Completed
October 2026
Current stage
Screenplay complete — Draft 1, Revision 5

In a world built on ownership, a man with three wishes must decide what he owes to others. Daniel’s encounter with Claire draws him into a struggle that forces him to confront the freedom he has taken for granted.

Cast: Gabriel Reyn, Natalie Johan

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Opening 10 screenplay pages · Draft 1, Revision 5

THE WORK BEHIND THE STORY

Development
journal.

Progress notes, newest first. Earlier entries remain here as the project develops.

The screenplay is complete

The screenplay for The Price of Freedom is now complete. Draft 1, Revision 5 marks the end of this writing and revision phase, bringing the story from its first idea to a finished screenplay. The next chapter is turning these pages into an AI-produced film; the film itself is not yet complete. I have also refreshed the opening ten-page excerpt with this latest revision. For the full screenplay and live-action adaptation inquiries, please get in touch.

Refining the screenplay — Revision 2 complete

Draft 1, Revision 2 of The Price of Freedom is complete. This revision focused on strengthening continuity, refining the final act, and giving the characters clearer resolutions. The story now has a revised screenplay to build on as I continue reviewing how its scenes and character journeys work together. The project remains in development, with further review and refinement ahead before production.

The first screenplay draft is complete

The first full screenplay draft of The Price of Freedom is complete. The project has moved from worldbuilding and sequence planning into a feature-length screenplay, bringing together the scenes, dialogue, and character journeys developed so far. My next step is a careful revision pass: reviewing the pacing, combining overlapping scenes where it strengthens the story, and giving the important moments room to breathe. The project remains in development as I refine the screenplay before moving toward production.

Developing the people behind the resistance

The main characters, rules of the world, and opening story arc have been established. Development has moved into Act II, expanding the supporting cast and the relationships that shape Daniel and Claire’s next steps. The full story comes first; screenplay development and production will follow.

Project begins

The project begins with a raw idea. The world, characters, and direction of the story are still taking shape as I explore what it could become.

A GLIMPSE OF THE WORLD

Concept trailer.

A visual proof of concept for the story’s atmosphere and direction.

Not yet available

This section will feature the concept trailer when it is ready.

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