The Tribeca/Sloan Screenplay Development Program seeks scripts that have a scientific, mathematical, and/or technological theme and storyline or have a leading character who is a scientist, engineer, or mathematician. Each year, selected screenwriters are provided with financial support and guidance from an advisory panel of leading filmmakers and experts in science and technology. This year’s selection holds the promise of an exciting film to come: “A First Class Man” by David Freeman.
During the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival, a Reading and Panel Event was held at the Soho Playhouse on
A FIRST CLASS MAN
by David Freeman
Scene readings were followed by a panel discussion with scientists and the filmmaker.
David Freeman is in the process of doing a re-write on a “A First Class Man.” Roger Spottiswoode is serving as industry mentor and Dr. George Andrews as scientific mentor to the project.
Excerpt from the 2007 Sloan scene reading , featuring Amir Arison, Daniel Gerroll, Terrence Mann, Olivia D’Abo, Jeremy Shamos, Ian Kahn, Alex Cranmer, Tom Bloom, Waleed Zuaiter, and Eric Miller:
Excerpt from the 2007 Sloan panel discussion, moderated by NPR’s Ira Flatow and featuring screenwriter David Freeman, Dr. Krishnaswami Alladi and Dr. George Andrews:
The Tribeca/Sloan Screenplay Development Program is in the process of being reconfigured. We will soon be announcing the details of the new program.
Please check back for that announcement and information about submitting projects for the newly designed program.
Inquiries can be sent to sloanscripts@tribecafilminstitute.org
