“Unlocked”: Next Project
“Unlocked”
The Story
Written and Directed by Lance Pickett, Unlocked is a unique American Sign Language film that takes place in a small city where a young deaf psychologist, Sandra, pursues her dreams in helping others with mental health needs. With the help of her friend and mentor, Alice, and assistant, Sam, Sandra starts her own clinic and attracts four challenging patients who are also deaf, each with their own enigma: Matt, a married man with a sexual addiction; Doris, a mother of two with severe depression; Carla, a teenager from a dysfunctional family; and Lori, a mysterious patient Sandra struggles to understand.
As Sandra tries to unravel the riddles of her patient’s minds, a patient wounds up dead and Sandra stumbles upon a plot that frames her as the killer. Unable to trust anyone, including her own patients, Sandra must unlock the mysteries of her patient’s death and prove her innocence while maintaining her professionalism as a psychiatrist, an employer, and as a student and friend to her mentor.
This film will be performed entirely in American Sign Language and will be created by a crew of active members of the Deaf community. Production will begin fall 2011 and theatrical release is planned for spring 2012.
Why this film matters
American Sign Language (ASL) is the 4th most learned language in the Unites States. Why? Because it is a beautiful language and the culture behind it must be shared and exposed to the world. It is estimated that there are 26 million americans with a hearing loss – many struggling to fit into a world where music and speech is prevalent. It is our goal to combine the two worlds, sound and visual communication into this beautiful and compelling story.
How you can help
Right now we’re looking for talent and resources in the following areas to help make this film possible! Contact us if you are interested in any of the following positions::
Actor/Actress: If you’ve got the skills are and ready to take it to the next level, simply shoot us an email.
Crew Member: If you want to be a part of the filmmaking process, learn some cool stuff, have fun, and are willing to commit to long hours for a couple of weeks let us know!
Investors: If you have some pocket change you’d like to invest in this project we have some exciting opportunities for you! Email us if you’re interested.
We sincerely thank you for taking the time to read our story.
R.E.M. Films
Contact us if you have any questions.
Lance,
I would be interested in helping with this script/project. If you have a role for me that would be cool and I also have a buddy that runs a production company who has equipment for a shoot of this size. (www.clearlensmedia.com) It would make your job easier if you had an experienced DP working alongside you.
Kevin