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October 9th, 2008, 09:03 PM
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Enchanter Options Rights to Multi-Award Nominated Author Marianne De Pierres & Lynne Jamneck’s Science Fiction Script Stalking Daylight
Sydney, October 1st, 2008: Enchanter has optioned Marianne De Pierres & Lynne Jamneck’s science fiction script Stalking Daylight, it was announced by Enchanter CEO Matt Carter.
Stalking Daylight tells the story of Dresher, a bright young gaming talent who is faced with some tough choices when her father contracts neuro-transmitter disease. The Earth has changed, and those inhabitants who worship technology are at odds with those who choose to live without it. Dresher must venture into Luddite territory to find the medication that her father needs to survive. But the cure comes at a terrible price.
“Marianne and Lynne have created a visually striking world, where technology is now the opiate of the masses and Dresher’s realizations, as she journeys to a place where technology is not worshipped, has a strong message to our society today and the choices we face,” said Carter.
Marianne de Pierres is the author of the multi award-nominated Parrish Plessis and Sentients of Orion series. The Parrish Plessis series has been translated into eight languages and adapted into a Role Playing Game. More information about Marianne can be found at www.mariannedepierres.com
Lynne Jamneck's writing has been published in numerous markets. Recently she edited the Periphery anthology for Lethe Press. She is currently studying a MA in Literature, and working on her first speculative novel. More information about Lynne can be found at http://lynnejamneckdiaries.blogspot.com/
Matt Carter is an independent film producer and CEO of Enchanter Pty Ltd. He is a graduate from the Australian Film, Television & Radio School in 2005 with a Masters in Producing, and the New York Film Academy. He has produced over twenty short films, including drama, documentary, ads / promotions & DVD’s. His films have screened at over 60 film festivals worldwide, and include the success for Best Experimental Film at the Dendy Awards at the Sydney Film Festival in 2005.
About Enchanter
Enchanter Pty. Ltd. is a dynamic Sydney based film, television and media Production Company that specialises in the development and financing of Science Fiction & Fantasy Genre stories.
Our mission is to develop innovative and commercially successful genre projects for the worldwide market, utilising the depth of talent that is available locally. We aim to foster creative talent, international partnerships, economic growth and technological advancement.
Our target market is to appeal to global teen and young adults - the 18 to 24-year-old audiences, which is the largest demographic of the domestic and international movie-going public.
Enchanter Options Rights to Multi-Award Nominated Author Marianne De Pierres & Lynne Jamneck’s Science Fiction Script Stalking Daylight
Sydney, October 1st, 2008: Enchanter has optioned Marianne De Pierres & Lynne Jamneck’s science fiction script Stalking Daylight, it was announced by Enchanter CEO Matt Carter.
Stalking Daylight tells the story of Dresher, a bright young gaming talent who is faced with some tough choices when her father contracts neuro-transmitter disease. The Earth has changed, and those inhabitants who worship technology are at odds with those who choose to live without it. Dresher must venture into Luddite territory to find the medication that her father needs to survive. But the cure comes at a terrible price.
“Marianne and Lynne have created a visually striking world, where technology is now the opiate of the masses and Dresher’s realizations, as she journeys to a place where technology is not worshipped, has a strong message to our society today and the choices we face,” said Carter.
Marianne de Pierres is the author of the multi award-nominated Parrish Plessis and Sentients of Orion series. The Parrish Plessis series has been translated into eight languages and adapted into a Role Playing Game. More information about Marianne can be found at www.mariannedepierres.com
Lynne Jamneck's writing has been published in numerous markets. Recently she edited the Periphery anthology for Lethe Press. She is currently studying a MA in Literature, and working on her first speculative novel. More information about Lynne can be found at http://lynnejamneckdiaries.blogspot.com/
Matt Carter is an independent film producer and CEO of Enchanter Pty Ltd. He is a graduate from the Australian Film, Television & Radio School in 2005 with a Masters in Producing, and the New York Film Academy. He has produced over twenty short films, including drama, documentary, ads / promotions & DVD’s. His films have screened at over 60 film festivals worldwide, and include the success for Best Experimental Film at the Dendy Awards at the Sydney Film Festival in 2005.
About Enchanter
Enchanter Pty. Ltd. is a dynamic Sydney based film, television and media Production Company that specialises in the development and financing of Science Fiction & Fantasy Genre stories.
Our mission is to develop innovative and commercially successful genre projects for the worldwide market, utilising the depth of talent that is available locally. We aim to foster creative talent, international partnerships, economic growth and technological advancement.
Our target market is to appeal to global teen and young adults - the 18 to 24-year-old audiences, which is the largest demographic of the domestic and international movie-going public.