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The Love of Nick Chopper

Logline: Long after the events of “The Wizard of Oz”, Tin Man, Scarecrow and a new friend set out to find the long lost love of the former woodman before he became made of tin. Along the way, they make new friends and encounter new foes that threaten to thwart their quest.

Pitch: Ever wonder what happened to the Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion after Dorothy went home? How do they get along with their heart, brain and courage? What’s the rest of Oz and its inhabitants like?

After watching the film “The Wizard of Oz” with his family, a father hoping to get his young daughter interested in reading, tells her the story of what happened to the famous characters after their iconic journey with their close family and friends assuming the roles.

Protagonist: Tin Man (30’s), quick-witted, gentle, protective, attentive and sensitive.

Protagonist: Wendy “the Wanderer” is a precocious, wise-beyond-her-years, adventurous ten-year old.

Protagonist: Scarecrow (30’s), loyal, very upbeat, positive and brainy.

Themes: Fantasy. Adventure. Romance. Journey. Friendship. Loyalty. Hope. Fatherhood.

111 pages. Feature length. Fantasy adventure, romantic comedy screenplay

Click the link to read a preview of the screenplay.