String Theory

A clairaudient pianist who can hear the past tries to unravel the riddle of her sister's death. But her hearing range transcends time in both directions and she becomes obsessed transcribing music from the future.

Type:

Feature

Status:

For sale

Page Count:

112pp

Genre:

Crime, Drama, Music, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Budget:

Independent

Age Rating:

Everyone

Based On:

The Romance of [(Time Travel)] - Short Story By Leslie Davis

Synopsis/Details:

Title: String Theory
Screenplay: Leslie Davis
Genre: SciFi Thriller (Time Travel)
Female Lead
Locale: College (New England)
Skills: Music (Piano), Computer Hacker, Hang Gliding
Subgenres: Mystery, Suspense, Supernatural
Tagline: It's not the past that catches up to you, IT'S THE FUTURE!

Video:

String Theory Teaser Trailer

Story & Logistics

Story Type:

Pursuit

Story Situation:

Loss of loved ones

Story Conclusion:

Surprise Twist

Linear Structure:

Non-linear

Moral Affections:

Accusation, Duty, Punishment

Special Effects:

Aerial image effects

Characters

Lead Role Ages:

Female Young Adult

Hero Type:

Gifted

Villian Type:

Authority Figure, Supernatural

Stock Character Types:

Dark Lady, Professor

Advanced

Subgenre:

In Peril, Techno-Thriller, Supernatural

Subculture:

Futurism, Science fiction fandom

Action Elements:

Physical Stunts

Equality & Diversity:

Minority Protagonist, Female Centric, Diverse Cast

Life Topics:

College/University Life

Super Powers:

Physics or reality manipulation, Transportation and travel

Time Period:

Contemporary times, Time travel, Near future

Country:

United States of America (USA)

Time of Year:

Autumn/Fall

Illness Topics:

Psychological

Sport Topics:

Skiing

Relationship Topics:

Activities, Romance, Emotions and feelings, Genetic, Kinship, Same-sex

Writer Style:

Christopher McQuarrie, Jonathan and Christopher Nolan, Robert Towne

Submitted: March 5, 2020

Last Updated: May 23, 2020

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The Writer: Leslie Davis

Leslie Davis lives at the base of Mount Greylock ( site of Harry Potter's Llvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry) in New England with his wife Caroline who writes paranormal fiction. Before screenwriting, Leslie designed numerous award-winning games for Simulations Publications and Avalon Hill and published historical articles in Strategy & Tactics Magazine. Leslie has also worked as a software product manager, technical writer, game designer, logic puzzle editor, movie reviewer, mailman, and cat collector. Influenced by Alfred Hitchcock's classic suspense films, Leslie writes "ordinary person in extraordinary situation" screenplays that often include supernatural elements. The... Go to bio

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