I had so much fun brainstorming screenplay ideas for Twilight origin stories. Per the official rules, I submitted five 500-character outlines for consideration. Although I wasn't one of the 40 writers chosen, the experience was well worth the effort. Below are my screenplay pitches for Aro, Benjamin, Emmett, Garrett, and Huilen. If you would like to share your proposals that did not advance to the semi-finals, please leave a comment below with a link to your blog, or send me a tweet.
Thank you for reading. Enjoy!
The Alchemist's Son
One-Liner
The son of a Greek alchemist, eclipsed by his brother's achievements, finds the formula for success with the help of a mysterious traveler.
Background
ARO, 25, thought by peers to be a demon for his accursed touch, devises plans to create the perfect society where man's power rivals that of the gods.
Premise
His sister and a passing stranger are the only ones to show Aro kindness. He vows, in their honor, to one day mete out justice and mercy according to his strict moral code.
The Business of Miracles
One-Liner
A magician and his protégé perform miracles in the streets for money, which intrigues an Italian aristocrat, as Cairo is pummeled by winter storms.
Background
BENJAMIN, 15, is favored by the Egyptian god Shu, so his uncle believes. Benjamin's gifts feed his family, but they also attract those who chase after bigger spoils.
Premise
Two men race one another to claim the ultimate prize. They barely believe their crimson eyes as they watch a boy make sport of uncontrollable power.
The Heart of a Monster
One-Liner
A young man atones for his past, and breaks the law to do so, in order to show kindness to a family he has never met.
Background
EMMETT, 20, after a close encounter in the frozen wilderness, embarks on a journey to pay his debts. This is his final act before he can fully embrace eternity. However, not everyone accepts the gift of forgiveness.
Premise
As Emmett finds strength to face his fears, he unwittingly sets into motion events that challenge the edicts of the vampire world.
I Will Follow
One-Liner
Andrew Jackson vanishes prior to the Battle of New Orleans as one seasoned soldier follows a trail of clues leading back to the Revolutionary War.
Background
GARRETT, 25, a newborn, meets a 13 year old courier in 1780 on the road to Charleston. Garrett spares the boy after hearing of his torture by fiendish captors.
Premise
Choice, loyalty, fairness, life. A vampire has a unique perspective on all four. Add a mystery to the mix and Garrett can't help but fight for what's right.
The Promise of Angels
One-Liner
A menace resides in the forests of Brazil, while the fate of the Mapuche teeters between one girl's secret and another girl's quest for the truth.
Background
HUILEN, 17, is puzzled by her sister Pire's angel stories. They are strange, like the elders' legends. Legends Huilen ignores until members of the village begin to disappear.
Premise
Italian attaché Joham oversees Brazilian ventures. He is clever, but unprepared for a showdown with Huilen over the families he has torn apart.
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