Synopsis/Details
Approximately 250,000 to 1.5 million open and hidden mine-shafts surround the mining town of Coober Pedy, South Australia. Mine fields stretch for hundred of miles in each direction.
Partly underground, Coober Pedy is a weird place that’s dangerous A.F.
"Like RESERVOIR DOGS meets ACE IN THE HOLE, OPAL is an epitome of a revisionist western." (Blacklist 8 Reviewer).
*Blacklist 8 script*, however that's an expensive journey so it is currently not hosted there. I've revised and polished the script since then, personally I think it's much stronger now.
I hope you enjoy this journey.
QF - Page international Screenwriting awards (2022). Semi Finalist Gold Coast International Film Festival (2022).
All Accolades & Coverage
Blacklist 8. The script has since been polished and is greatly improved. The script is no longer on the Blacklist as that gets expensive quickly.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Escape
Story Situation:
Falling prey to cruelty/misfortune
Story Conclusion:
Sad
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Bad Man, Illegality, Reward, Scourge, Selfishness
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Few
Special Effects:
Blood, Minor cgi, Other practical effects
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Corrupted, Criminal
Stock Character Types:
Wise old man
Advanced
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast, Female Protagonist, LGBT+ Focused
Drug Topics:
Illegal Drugs
Country:
Australia
Relationship Topics:
Dating
