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DANIELFLUDGATE
SCREENWRITING
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I was a semi-finalist in the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards (2025), a second-rounder in the Austin Film Festival (2025), and a semi-finalist in Coverfly's Big Break Screenwriting Awards (2024). I've studied screenwriting with the Sundance Institute and London Film School. Below you will find details of my screenwriting projects.
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​Too Late the Victory
In 1945, a physically and emotionally scarred Holocaust survivor is forced back into life, battling against a British refusal to give freedom to the Jews they liberated.
This is a tale of survival, perseverance, hope, and resilience; it's not just a tale of one man, but an entire Jewish populace that has come before us, on whose shoulders we're all standing
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It's an important story that is somewhere lost in the history textbooks.​​​​
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Review from The Black List:
"A powerful and provocative script that casts a human eye on a still timely period of recent history that doesn't get enough attention. This is a story about people who survived the Holocaust, but found that even escaping that evil, their turmoil and suffering were not yet over. The script has perspective and empathy, and it is easy to get engaged all the way, from a liberated concentration camp all the way to Israel, where a new battle begins."
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​When the Lights Go Out
The liberation of Paris in 1944 compels a young French actress to overcome the brutal consequences of falling in love with a German soldier in order to survive.​​​
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This is a story about an independent woman blinded by passion during a time of war, and tormented by the unjust consequences of her choices.​ The plot focusses on a lesser known part of history: the cruelty experienced by those French women who had relationships with Germans during the occupation of Paris.
As conflicts rage around the world today, this is an important story showing how war leaves a harmful legacy long after the bullets and bombs fall silent.
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Review from The Golden Script:
"This feature film screenplay is a strong, stirring drama laced with good characters and compelling moments of emotional pain. Given that the drama here is so compelling, not to mention that it includes a romantic element and the WW2 setting, this could easily appeal to a wide demographic, not just those keen on historical drama. At heart, this is Josette's story, and with the right star to play her, this could have strong box office potential."
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​Dark Chapter
Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the Japanese American Korematsu family struggles to protect their freedom and dignity in a hostile America.
The family's survival - whilst in the confines of a prison camp - illustrates the power of internal liberation over physical circumstances.
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This story is a reminder that injustice and intolerance persist, and that freedom is fragile.​​​
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Review from Austin Film Festival:
"A powerful and moving script that stands out in its genre. Each character feels as though they have a long, complex history that drives their choices, and the dialogue offers insight into the horrors faced by Japanese Americans. The story is deeply emotional and rooted in truth, making the injustice of the internment camps all the more upsetting. The ending is overwhelming in its ability to drive home the heart of the story and leave the audience with a lot to contemplate."