THE COSMIC CHORD
Screenplay Information
Logline: Something haunts retired jazz singer Iris Venetici. Trapped in a loveless marriage to a renowned NYC architect of 35 years, she seems to have lost her voice - until one night she’s visited by a strange, sensual alien creature who carries a songchord from another time, another place – compelling her to sing something new.
Page Count: 89 Genres: Romance, Science-Fiction Tone: Ethereal, Mind-Bending, Bitter-Sweet
Expected Length: 90 mins. Comp: La La Land (2016) meets Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Characters
Iris Venetici (60s-70s, Black Woman):
A late jazz singer who's compelled to sing again.
Milo Venetici (60s, White Man):
A retired architect obsessed with his life's work.
Maurice Anteros (60s, Black Man):
A saxophonist from Iris' past who owns a music shop.
Dr. Elena Dione (50s, Latina):
Iris' psychiatrist with questionable practices.
Lyra:
An alien creature who invades Iris' dreams...
This project is currently seeking representation. If you are interested in reading the screenplay, please contact me at CoreyHouseholder.work@gmail.com.