Back in 2015, I had written a short film screenplay called "Learning to Fly". In that story, Kara El had just arrived on Earth had had not discovered her powers. It was a story of her first flight. In my head the short film was meant to be accompanied by Pink Floyd's "Learning to Fly". While I was very happy with that sceenplay, it would be very effects intestive and beyond what I could do at the time so I shelved it and went on to other projects such as "The Princess in Yellow", "La Cauchemar" and "The Red Button".
In the interim, the character of scupergirl had stuck with me. so I wrote a couple more Supergirl related screenplays thinking that when I had the budget and could reasonable accomplish the requiste special effects, I would do them later. Among them were "Battling Bullies" where Supergirl teaches a young girl how to defend herself, "Sorry", a tale of Supergirl's misadventures as she discovers her super powers, "Batman Versus Supergirl" Where Bruce Wayned loose against Clark Kent in poker and has to baby sit Supergirl and "This Was Krypton", a TED talk given by Supergirl about the planet and its history.
A couple of years later, a friend, Dante Ponzanelli, approached me becase he needed a screenplay of a short fim project he was doign for school. He asked me if I happen to have something that was Batman related. the constraints of the project was that it had to be done in eight to ten weeks and needed to be about eight minutes long. I told him that I had a "Batman Versus Supergirl" screenplay but that it would be very effects intensive and was closer to fifteen minutes long. I also suggested the "Batling Bullies" screenplay which was shorter and less effects intensive. He went with "Battling Bullies".
It was a crazy production. I don't think I have worked on something that complex in such a short period of time. Like any production, we faced ourt share of challenges. the costume was probably the most time consuming element in the prodcution. Fortunately, we were blessed with a great cast and crew and we were able to pull it off.
Scarlett Embry - Alice
Scarlett Embry is a student in Austin who has trained previously at Zach Scott Theatre. Scarlett is a ballet dancer and Barton Hills Choir member. In addition to numerous camp and academic performances, Scarlett completed undisclosed television work in 2017 and played the leading role in 'The Spaceman', a University of Texas short film, in 2016.
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Juliet Embry - Rory
Juliet Embry is a student in Austin and enjoys dancing, singing, and playing the piano. Tap dance is her favorite! Juliet has performed a number of roles on stage over the years in camp and academic environments. Juliet sings in the Barton Hills Choir. In 2017 she completed undisclosed television work as well as the lead in 'Pink Pancakes', a short film with The University of Texas at Austin.
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Gabe Collins - Peter
Since age 6, Gabe Collins has acted in film, television, and theatre productions, as well as doing print modeling. He has had numerous featured and supporting roles in short films and a television commercial. He currently studies acting at 4Reelz School of Film and with Bennett Connections. A native of Virginia, Gabe now lives in Austin, Texas.
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Shannon Embry - Krista
Shannon Embry is an Austin-based actress and singer. In 2017, Shannon received a Broadway World Austin nomination for "Best Leading Actress in a Play - Comedy" for her portrayal of Meg Magrath in 'Crimes of the Heart' and also played the role of Karen Weston in the 'August: Osage County' in 2017, directed by Andy Berkovsky. Past professional stage work includes numerous plays and musicals. Shannon has done voiceover work for KLRU, web commercial work for Omiro.com, and served as former artistic director for Austin Guerrilla Theatre as part of The Exchange Artists.
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Dante Ponzanelli - Cinematographer and Editor
Dante Ponzanelli is a graduate from Austin Community College, in Radio, Television and Film Department and through the years he attended school had work in over twenty-five shorts films. Most of his Camera Operating skills and knowledge came from live sports events, he work as a Camera Operator for the NBA D-League and also the NHL Minor leagues for over four years. Dante is also wanting to be a well known Director of Photography.
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Because we will be submitting the film to Other Worlds Austin SciFi Film Festival, we cannot make "Battling Bullies" available until after that has completed which will be December 9th, 2018. To be notified when the film will be coming available, please e-mail us at ronincreativemedia@gmail.com.
