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Feature Film
Psychological Horror
In Development
A troubled water therapist moves from Poland to Los Angeles only to find herself being stalked by a mysterious young girl from the orphanage next door -- leading to the perilous unraveling of her fragile psyche.
🏆 Semi-finalist - Stowe Story Labs Fellowship (International Competition)
"Let me congratulate you on crafting a striking script with a powerful concept, deft prose, and a chilling thematic resonance. The script is atmospheric and dripping with a feeling of abstract dread. Additionally, you touch upon some wrenchingly emotional events in a way that never comes off as exploitative. It's clear that you're a writer of sizeable talent, as these pages are jam-packed with affecting, powerful imagery which leaves a lasting impression. This is a strong genre piece and Storm is well on its way towards becoming a chilling, cerebral horror with a psychologically probing edge".
Script Reader Pro
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1 hr TV Pilot
Supernatural Thriller / Adventure
In Development
In a barren future, an orphan girl befriends a half-tree man who may be the key to saving the world.
🏆 Finalist - Storieroad - Catalyst Story Institute (International Competition)
"A captivating fantasy thriller filled with magic and intrigue. The writer's grim portrayal of this bleak landscape leaves a powerful impression. The thing that stands out from the start is how the protagonist, subverts the archetype of the typical female heroines. She seems content to live in her cloistered world of adopted family. Yet, circumstances far beyond her control thrust her into a world much bigger, and more dangerous, than she could ever imagine. As a result, she becomes the lens that the audience views this world in, and as it opens up for her so too does it for the reader, creating a natural progression into the complexities of the familiar yet distant world the writer builds in this script. SHADOWODD is a big story, but the heroine's world is initially small, allowing the audience an effective entry point into this universe. The world building feels resolutely solid while the writer sells the scale of the setting while still making it feel real and lived-in".
The Black List
"A captivating fantasy thriller filled with magic and intrigue. The writer's grim portrayal of this bleak landscape leaves a powerful impression. The thing that stands out from the start is how the protagonist, subverts the archetype of the typical female heroines. She seems content to live in her cloistered world of adopted family. Yet, circumstances far beyond her control thrust her into a world much bigger, and more dangerous, than she could ever imagine. As a result, she becomes the lens that the audience views this world in, and as it opens up for her so too does it for the reader, creating a natural progression into the complexities of the familiar yet distant world the writer builds in this script. SHADOWODD is a big story, but the heroine's world is initially small, allowing the audience an effective entry point into this universe. The world building feels resolutely solid while the writer sells the scale of the setting while still making it feel real and lived-in".
International Screenwriters Association (ISA)
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Feature Film
Dystopian Satire / Absurdist
In Development
A rebel is admitted into a Women’s Correctional Clinic, where she endures a battle of will to remain herself.
🏆Recipient of Talent Development Grant - New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC)
"Your project is nothing short of amazing. You’ve created a really interesting mood and atmosphere; love the politics; love the visuals. Your work is spell binding and so innovative and fresh".
Lauren Lloyd
(Hollywood producer and Studio Executive on Evita, The Horse Whisperer, Godzilla and The Patriot)
"Ambitious, extraordinary material. The script and treatment are bursting with original, authentic and utterly unique ideas. This is a writer with something important to say and a wealth of inspiration"
New Zealand writers Guild (NZWG)
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Feature Film
Fantasy / Drama / Adventure
1st Draft
Set against the mid-19th century New Zealand, the story follows a young boy Elliot, who finds his new home amongst a mysterious tribe of Māori people.
🏆 Nominated for the Nate Wilson Joie de Vivre Award - University of California School of Theatre, Film and Television (UCLA)
"You are a terrific writer. That fact will be clear to anyone who reads it. I love your voice (there are so many sparkling phrases and descriptions throughout) and you've created an amazing world within the story. The writing itself is off the charts - your talent is obvious, both as a writer and a storyteller. I can't stress that enough".
Chris Kyle
(Screenplays, Teleplays and Commercials writer; Faculty member at UCLA)
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Short Film (30 min.)
Supernatural Drama / Dystopian
Produced
In a world devoid of trees, Last Tree Standing tells the tale of a young girl named Lexie, who befriends a peculiar being.
🏆 Best Screenplay - Olympus Film Festival, Los Angeles (USA)
🏆 Best Short Screenplay - European Cinematography Awards - ECA, (Netherlands)
🏆 Best Screenplay - 2018 Annual Iowa Association Motion Picture Awards - IMPA, (USA)
"A throwback to the glory days of movies like The NeverEnding Story and Willow. Peel-McGregor shows herself to be a noteworthy writer and director, capable of grappling with genre mutations and high standard storytelling"
UK Film Review
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Short Film (7 min.)
Supernatural/Psychological Horror
Produced
A tale of a Milkmaid who becomes a medium for the forces of nature, forging a connection with the forest, she seeks out revenge for a crime committed against it.
