New website

 I set up this blog to highlight the many examples of plagiarim in the movie industry, Please check it out:

 MovieBlacklist.com

 

Disney sued for allegedly copying the idea for Moana and its sequel

"Woodall alleges that Disney used materials he shared in 2003 with Mandeville Films, which had a first-look deal with Disney at the time. He claims to have provided Mandeville with a screenplay, storyboards, and character designs for "Bucky," a story set in an ancient Polynesian village.

 

Woodall says the films share key elements, including themes of Polynesian spirituality, a protagonist embarking on a dangerous journey, and encounters with demigods adorned with hooks and tattoos. He also points to similarities in "Moana 2," such as the protagonist searching for an ancient island and undertaking a mission to break a curse."

https://www.fox5ny.com/news/disney-moana-lawsuit

Rip-off Hollywood?

Hollywood movie shows almost 50 plot similarities, some very specific, with another 2014 screenplay. Many people, including myself, have either had elements from our screenplays plagiarised, or have had entire screenplays ripped off. As litigation is a long and expensive process, most do not avail of it, or tend to settle out of court for a meagre amount, thus keeping it behind closed doors and continuing the cycle...

 

HEROMAN - OFFICIAL TEASER (2024) - VERSION 1

Those of you who already read the screenplay will know that the opening of this 2-minute teaser deviates slightly from the original story. This was done purely for dramatic effect. The next version will be closer to the original multiple award-winning screenplay.

 

Please Like, Share & Subscribe. More info. at: heroman.net

With thanks to: John Collins, Andrew Forristal, Rob McNamara and Selale Leflef.
 

New domain name

 All Heroman related news can now be accessed through:

heroman.net

'Heroman' reaches Coverfly Top 3% ranking

'Heroman' has reached the Top 3% of all discoverable and all comedy projects on the Coverfly service. Although this is good news, it is only based on 5 of its many accolades, none of which are its wins. The ranking would've been a lot higher had they included ALL placements, especially the wins, but unfortunately, their algorithm is limited to when the competitions joined their ranking system. (So, only 2017 and later for the Nashville Screenwriting competition, for example, but not their inaugural 2014 competition where Heroman won in Sci-fi). Still not bad, I suppose.

Cast of Characters

Heroman

Alison Wonderland

Dr. Nemesis

CEO Robert DeBilder

More to come...

Plagiarism in Hollywood: More true than we realise.

I can appreciate this silly kids' comedy because it shows what Hollywood producers and many (but not all) movie producers can be really like. Paul Giamatti even looks like that one I had a bad experience with and several scenes mirror my own personal experiences. Plagiarism is more rampant in the movie industry than we realise. Although no longer stealing entire scripts for legal reasons (it has happened to people I know), if you're a good enough writer, they will steal your ideas, characters, original jokes, lines of dialogue and even entire scenes to the point where they will render your own work stale or obsolete. Always be cautious when submitting your original work. Don't sign anything and be sure to check other writers' experiences.

IMDB "Turkish Connection" list

Nice being listed just after Ahmet Ertegün (Atlantic Records): 

https://www.imdb.com/list/ls564574298/ 

Heroman is trending on the IMDbPro Moviemeter!

Heroman has reached 100,787 on the IMDbPro Moviemeter even though the movie hasn't been made yet! Could this be due to its screenplay wins and nominations?

https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt27755459

Heroman Online

Project Info: http://www.HeromanMovie.net

Heroman Social Media pages:
http://www.HeromanFilm.com

(redirects to: https://www.facebook.com/HeromanMovie)

Also: 

https://twitter.com/HeromanMovie

http://HeromanMovie.blogspot.com/

Wise Words...

"Be careful who you're giving it to."

Another Reason to Remain Independent

ACADEMY AWARD?

It turns out that a short film I was a Kickstarter Producer on won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short film last night! So I guess, technically, that makes me an "Oscar winning producer"? 😂😂😂 Watch it here:

Link: https://youtu.be/kNw8V_Fkw28

The Great Hollywood Rip-Off

INVITE - ScreenCraft Writers Summit 2020

Thanks to my placement as a Finalist on last year's ScreenCraft Comedy contest, I have been invited to attend the 2020 ScreenCraft Writers Summit in Chicago this April, which will provide me with a chance to meet more producers. Can't wait! Onwards & Upwards!

https://screencraft.org/summit/

QUARTER FINALIST - Shore Scripts 2019

Just reached the Shore Scripts screenplay competition Quarter Finals! Onwards and upwards!

https://www.shorescripts.com/2019-screenplay-contest-results/#qf

FINALIST - Screencraft Comedy 2019

Reached the Top 50 finals on the Screencraft Comedy Screenplay Competition 2019. Onwards and upwards!

https://screencraft.org/2019/07/23/announcing-2019-screencraft-comedy-screenplay-contest-finalists/

QUARTER FINALIST - Stage 32 Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Quarter Finalist on the 3rd Annual Stage 32 Fantasy & Sci-Fi Screenwriting Contest!

https://www.stage32.com/happy-writers/contests/3rd-Annual-Stage-32-Fantasy-and-Sci-Fi-Screenwriting-Contest

Turkuaz Magazine

Write-up in Turkuaz Magazine's Celebrity column:

http://www.turkuaz.global/celebrities/item/timucin-leflef

LAIFFA AWARD

Winner June 2018 Best Screenplay Feature

WINNER - LAIFFA 2018

Winner (Fourth Place) of the Los Angeles International Film Festival Screenwriting Award, June 2018: http://laiffawards.com/june-2018-winners.html

Quarter Finalist - Filmmakers International Screenwriting Award

Made it into the 14th Annual Filmmakers International Screenwriting Competition Quarter Finals in L.A.:

http://screenplaycontest.net/index-5.html#Round3

Storyboards

Artwork by Andrew Forristal.

Finalist - Awareness Film Festival Screenplay contest 2015

15th Place Screenplay Finalist at the Awareness Film Festival 2015, Los Angeles, CA.

https://zendenstudio.wixsite.com/awarenessfestival/selections-2015

Semi Finalist: Screencraft Sci-Fi script contest 2015

Heroman makes the inaugural Screencraft Sci-Fi Semi-Finals. Top 8% of submissions received this year:

https://screencraft.org/2015/10/13/screencraft-sci-fi-screenplay-contest-semifinalists-announced/

NHFF Writer's Residency on Star Island 2015

Just started my 2-week Writer's Residency on Star Island, thanks to the New Hampshire Film Festival Grand Prize in Screenwriting. Heroman 2 is practically writing itself!

Top Finalist - IFIPG Screenwriting Contest 2014

11th Place Finalist out of 800 on the Inaugural 2014 IFIPG Screenwriting contest.

Moviebytes Top 10 Winning Scripts

Moviebytes lists Heroman in their Top 10 Winning Scripts under 3 Categories: Sci-Fi, Comedy and Romantic Comedy! (UPDATED: 18th May)

  http://www.moviebytes.com/ws/index.cfm

Industry mentions...

https://filmnashville.org/naff-screenwriting-competition-last-chance-for-entries/

http://www.indiewire.com/article/low-down-and-e-team-take-home-top-prizes-from-new-hampshire-film-festival-20141020

Semi-Finalist - Circus Road Screenplay Contest 2014

 
http://circusroadscreenplaycontest.com/?p=291

GRAND PRIZE WINNER: New Hampshire Film Festival Screenwriting Competition 2014

Winner of the 2014 New Hampshire Film Festival Screenwriting Competition Grand Prize which includes a Writers Residency at Star Island, New Hampshire in Summer 2015.

"Our special Grand Prize Judge, Jorge Zamacona, has selected the winning screenplay, ‘Heroman’ by Timucin Leflef. ‘Heroman’ is the rare breed of screenplay that works as biting satire of comic book films, whilst also acting as a riveting entry into the superhero genre. For winning this years competition, Mr. Leflef will be awarded a two-week screenwriter’s residency on Star Island. This is a one of a kind writers retreat located on one of New Hampshire’s most scenic locations."

https://nhfilmfestival.com/2014-nhff-winning-screenplay-announcment/

Top 10 Finalist at BIFF 2014

Top 10 Finalist (Original Screenplay) at the Burbank International Film Festival 2014: http://www.burbankfilmfest.org/2014-nominees/

'In This Place' showing at Galway Film Fleadh 2014

In This Place - a short film I Exec. Produced for Director Alec Moore and Writer-Producer Tristan Heanue, will be showing at the Academy Accredited Galway Film Fleadh this year, 8th – 13th July. Check it out at: www.galwayfilmfleadh.com

Update

Film teaser and graphic novel coming soon. Watch this space.

New Blog

Just set up a new blog re: copyright infringement cases and what to do about them. More cases to follow as they're made known to me:

http://filmindustryblacklist.blogspot.com

It's truly disconcerting when this happens. All the more reason to (a) get an entertainment lawyer and (b) not bother sending your work unsolicited to producers. Rip-off artists will always get what's coming to them and get blacklisted.

WINNER: Nashville Screenwriting Competition

Heroman is now a Winner of the 2014 inaugural Nashville Screenwriting Competition in the Science Fiction Feature Category.

http://artsnash.com/film/naff-screenwriting-honors/
https://twitter.com/nashfilmfest/status/459880287049363456/photo/1

ScreenCraft Family Friendly Quarter Finalist

My Heroman screenplay is now in the 2014 ScreenCraft "Family Friendly" Quarter Finals. Onwards & Upwards!

http://www.screencraft.org/blog/screencraft-family-friendly-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/

Industry mentions...

http://www.examiner.com/article/nashville-film-festival-announces-2014-screenwriting-competition-finalists

http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2014/03/14/film-festival-picks-screenwriting-finalists/6433103/

http://www.musicnewsnashville.com/announcing-2014-nashville-film-festival-screenwriting-competition-finalists/

FINALIST: Nashville Screenwriting Competition

Heroman screenplay now a Finalist at the 2014 Nashville Screenwriting Competition in the Science Fiction Feature Category.

http://www.nashvillescene.com/countrylife/archives/2014/03/13/was-your-script-a-finalist-in-the-naffs-inaugural-screenwriting-competition

'Incompatible' showing at Underground Cinema

Incompatible - a short film I co-produced, will be showing at the Underground Cinema, Saturday February 22nd at 3pm in the Generator, Smithfield. Check it out!
http://www.underground-cinema.com/february-screening.

WINNER Acclaim 2013 and Query Pros 2013 (Comedy)

My Heroman script won both the 2013 Acclaim Fall/Winter Screenwriting and Query Pros (Comedy) Screenwriting Competitions! Delighted. Dad would've been proud.
http://acclaimtv.netfirms.com/winners_film.php
http://querypros.blogspot.ie/p/competition-winners.html

Updated Teaser

Heroman - The Movie

Happy Writers Quarter Finalist

Got into the Happy Writers contest Quarter Finals (top 200 out of 953 scripts)

Storypros 7 Semi Finalist

Heroman is now a Semi Finalist in the 7th Annual StoryPros International Screenplay Contest: http://www.storypros.com/7thISCSemifinalists.html

Incompatible - NEXTV Quarter Finalist

Incompatible - directed by Shane McCabe and which I co-produced is now a NEX-TV Web Series and Indie Film QUARTER FINALIST: http://www.nextventertainment.com/blogs_view.php?id=379 .

Storypros 7 Quarter Finalist

Heroman is now a Quarter Finalist of the 7th Annual StoryPros International Screenplay Contest: http://www.storypros.com/7thISCQuarterfinalists.html

New Website

All updates to do with the Heroman movie project now at HeromanProject.com

In Development

Essentially developing Heroman - The Movie now. All other projects are on the back burner. Watch This Space -----> [          ]

Or maybe this one -----> [          ]

Austin Screenwriting Semi Finalist 2013

Heroman Screenplay has reached the Austin Screenwriting Competition Semi Finals! Out of 6,236 scripts, it was the only one to do so in 2 categories this year: Top 20 in Comedy and Top 10 in Dark Hero Studios' Sci-Fi Category, making it roughly within the top 0.16%. They just loved my take on the genre!

https://web.archive.org/web/20131219054232/https://austinfilmfestival.com/2013-screenplay-teleplay-competition-semifinalists-and-second-rounders/