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Introduction
Please fill out this brief questionnaire for our Hollywood Trailer Service. When you are finished
with the questionnaire, save the document on your computer, attach it to an email, and send it to
the email address from which this document was received.
Book Information
The Jew with the Iron Cross, A Record of Survival in WWII Russia
In the following field, please provide your name as it appears on the book.
In the following box, please provide a brief description of your book (Please note that this will be
shown to potential screenwriters to gauge their interest in possibly taking on this project).
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read without being moved to tears.
The main theme is that of survival against all odds. The myriad of
details large and small bring the story to life, and keep the reader (or
movie goer) fascinated and curious to learn what comes next.
In the following field, please provide a one-sentence hook line that describes your book and is
designed to entice a reader's interest. For example, "A fast paced thriller in which a former spy relies on
his old skills to save his kidnapped daughter."
Which of the following genres best describe your book? Choose all that apply.
Adventure Horror
Arts & Entertainment Humor
Biographical Medicine
Body, Mind, & Spirit Mystery
Business & Econ. Non-Fiction
Children/Juvenile Outdoors/Sports
Current Events/Politics Poetry
Education Religion (Christian)
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Family/Relationships Religion (General)
Fantasy Romance
Fiction SciFi
History Suspense/Thriller
Home
In the following box, please describe the main character(s) in your book.
Georg Rauch - The events in this book, the many clever tactics a
young man used to survive the Russian front, and near death in a
POW camp, will influence the remainder of his years, providing the
inspiration for the next 60 years in the life of a full-time artist.
What movie and/or television series are you hoping your treatment will be similar to in tone/style?
I'm a Spielberg fan, but he seems to prefer to paint on a large canvas.
Considering the fact that there are no heroes in this very strong,
personal story, the movies that first come to mind are Roman
Polanski's The Pianist, and Roberto Benigni's La Vita e Bella. The
former proved to me that the American public can enjoy and become
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involved in a war story that is totally lacking American soldiers. La Vita
e Bella touched my heart because Roberto also managed to find or
portray humorous moments in terrible times.
How would you want your audience to feel if they saw a movie based on your book? (Amused, scared,
entertained, etc)?
While the book was still in ms. form, multiple readers were already
emphasizing that the book should be made into a movie. They said: "I
felt I was there," "I could see it all before me while I was reading the
book," "there's such a wealth of detail." Right now on my facebook page
readers are reacting to the movie possibility by writing: Richard Klinger: I
always thought this deserved more attention - a movie would be a
perfect avenue for this story, and I secretly think it is a slam-dunk,
actually. Kathy Seaboyer Wow!...what good news...I loved that little
book....going to reread it before the movie becomes reality..Robbie
Sheppard :This is exciting news! It's a dramatic, and tender story and will
make a very wonderful moving film. This is just a sampling of the
outpouring of support. What do I hope to accomplish? The movie!! The
reality! For my amazing husband to come to life again, projected on the
big (or little) screen.
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Please note that our screenwriters are hired to adapt your book so that it has the best chance of success
as a feature film or television series. In some cases seemingly large adjustments to character
and/or story may be needed in order for your project to play best in these other mediums. What
plot points or character traits do you feel are critical to the success of your story?
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