♦♦♦ NICHOLL SEMI-FINALIST SCRIPT ♦♦♦
In the summer of 1950, a young boy and his father have their relationship tested when John Wayne—the boy's idol and his father's nemesis—comes to stay at the family's motel during the filming of the classic Western Rio Grande.
“The unique setting, Ammon’s compelling emotional journey and the sense of boyhood wonder inherent in the presence of John Wayne himself all serve to elevate this script well above average... This could be something incredibly special.”
“With a nuanced emotional arc, breathtaking visuals, and the fun of seeing behind-the-scenes on a famous movie set, this script could do very well as a studio prestige period drama.”