A movie treatment presents the idea of the film before writing the entire script. It highlights the most important information about the film that came from the book; it includes the title, logline, story summary (that may be presented as three-act movie plot summaries), and character description. Treatments also give authors the chance to condense their story concept so they can pitch it to studio heads or producers who might want to fund the movie.
“Hippie Memoirs: Santa Fe Days” by Clifford Alexander received the Book to Hollywood Movie Treatment after the successful movie script coverage that was previously written for the book. Considering the suggestions from the first level of writing a screenplay, the movie treatment shows the flow of the story that’ll be good on screen as it showcases the thrill and suspense of how the characters deal with the conflict.
Clifford Alexander, the book’s author, worked as a teacher to pay the bills while raising a family, and he still teaches. With a love for creating stories, Alexander has been writing poetry and short stories since 1980. He has always been an outsider and likes to take life head-on.
“Hippie Memoirs: Santa Fe Days” by Clifford Alexander follows a young man, Cliff, on a journey of loss, friendship, guilt, love, and self-discovery following the suicide of his buddy, David, a release from the army with PTSD symptoms, and the departure of Norm, a fellow poet. In the middle of the story, Cliff reconnects with Gabrielle, a young woman who had once caught his eye at a library. Gabrielle confesses that had stirred something deep within her when she saw him.
Cliff’s travel accurately conveys Santa Fe’s distinct blend of historic and modern culture, creative community, and natural beauty. Cliff walks the streets with his notebooks and pencils, thinking about how the city and its surroundings influence his identity and artistic expression. Cliff’s poetry explores the wonder of Santa Fe and the beauty that may be discovered even in the most terrible times.
This melancholic narrative focuses on the psychological impact of unresolved trauma.
Guilt and the yearning for redemption. It investigates how previous acts, particularly in war and relationships, may haunt people, resulting in self-destruction or personal progress. The story also explores the impermanence of human relationships, the fight for emotional clarity, and how art, companionship, and contemplation may serve as both escape and healing from life’s trials.
“Hippie Memoirs: Santa Fe Days” by Clifford Alexander aims to make a lasting impression on audiences by providing a notable exploration of death, friendship, and artistic expression. It is ideal for all generations, particularly baby boomers. The film’s realistic characters and engaging ideas will undoubtedly attract its audience. The story explores issues of war trauma, personal identity, and the power of human connection, all against the highly colored backdrop of Santa Fe’s distinct culture and environment.