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From Script to Screen: My Movie Premieres in LA This Week!

Published 16 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

This week is a huge milestone for me - my feature film Contamination is having its world premiere in Los Angeles at the Southern California International Film Festival.

To say I’m excited would be an understatement.

This project started as an idea in my head - a “what if?” moment - and now it’s about to play in front of a live audience in the heart of the film industry. Hollywood. The place we all imagine when we think of big screens, popcorn, and movie magic.

What makes it even better is that Eye Crave Network also just gave Contamination an 8.5/10 or "Excellent" score along with a glowing review (click here for the full review):

“It’s a smart, fast-paced thrill ride that breathes new life into the UFO/alien genre while celebrating the best of ’80s action cinema.”
– Eye Crave Network

That kind of praise means the world - especially in today’s landscape, where it’s harder than ever for small, independent films to get into festivals or get a mainstream review at all. There’s just so much content out there. So when someone takes the time to not only watch, but really get what you were going for - it’s deeply validating.

Still, the part I’m looking forward to the most?

The audience reactions.

Festivals and reviews are amazing. But when you’re a storyteller, the moment of truth is sitting in the back of a theater, watching people react in real-time. Do they lean in during action scenes? Laugh where they’re supposed to? Stay quiet when things get emotional? Jump when they get scared?

That’s how I’ll know if I did my job.

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To everyone who watched the trailer, sent encouragement, or helped in any way: thank you.

And to those of you chasing a story idea of your own, just remember:

Stay focused. Stay honest. And trust that your voice matters.

I'll be back soon with stories from the premiere.

As always, stay creative!

Neil

P.S. Check out my feature film, Spin the Wheel - out now on Tubi!

Click here to watch for FREE: https://tubitv.com/movies/100030151/spin-the-wheel​

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Neil Chase

Filmmaker, Writer and Story Consultant

Neil Chase is a story and writing coach, award-winning screenwriter, actor, and author of the horror-western novel, Iron Dogs. Neil believes that all writers have the potential to create great work. His passion is helping writers find their voice and develop their skills so that they can create stories that are both entertaining and meaningful. If you’re ready to take your writing to the next level, join the email list for writing tips and inspiration!

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