A disgraced police officer makes a life-altering choice after a visit from his drifter ex-girlfriend.
- Screenplay, Short Films under 40 minutes
The Spark
Drama
United States
English
A disgraced police officer makes a life-altering choice after a visit from his drifter ex-girlfriend.
Alex Fraser’s writing has been lauded and awarded by several media outlets including Script Magazine1, Ebony Magazine2, The Guardian3, and The Washington Post4. He gained valuable filmmaking experience working in front of and behind the camera as he earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Temple University for Drama. It was during this time that he learned how to direct actors, compose shots, and orchestrate scenes.
Committed to strengthening his craft, he enrolled in UCLA’s Writers’ Program after moving to Los Angeles where he learned the fundamentals of creating content for film and television.
In addition to THE SPARK, Alex has a film project in the early stages of development that’s inspired by the life of Phil Ivey – one of America’s most successful and infamous poker players.
There’s a transformative effect that happens when positive human interaction occurs. For example, a passionate political movement can enhance the quality of life for others by fighting for significant changes in society. On a smaller scale, a positive human connection can pull a person out of depression and allow them to see their value in the world.
The premise for THE SPARK grew from these truths and it captures how a young man discovers their value in his own life. The story begins right after Tahir has committed the worst mistake of his life. His world is dark and his will to live is weak. The entertaining irony of this tale is that he finds the strength to go on by helping the ex-girlfriend who betrayed his trust.
THE SPARK will distinguish itself through unique, carefully considered visual structure. The story’s theme and meaning will be supported by visual components such as color scheme, shot composition, camera movement, and subtle actor performance.
One example is that the tone and color of the film will reflect the inner emotional life of Tahir. It will begin dark and intense – a reflection of Tahir’s bleak state of mind – and slowly transition to brighter, warmer visuals as he finds redemption in helping Dez.
