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.
“The Half-Life of Secrets” by Holland Childhouse 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.
The author, Holland Childhouse, holds a degree from the University of California, Berkeley. For many years, she worked as a professional technical writer. Later, she held the position of Vice President of a Silicon Valley Cad/Cam software company. Currently, she lives in Colorado with her husband.
This thought-provoking story, “The Half-Life of Secrets,” is about a woman, Olivia Calvert, reviewing her life as she faces her near death. As she reflects on her life, Olivia embraces the acceptance of her fate. She acknowledged the thought that, in dying, she would be reunited with her deceased husband, Charlie, and granddaughter, Macy.
Olivia slowly loses her senses as her health deteriorates. She reflects on her life through these five senses, diving into the memories of the past. The story concludes with reflections on Olivia’s legacy. Her family and loved ones found solace in the knowledge that Olivia’s life was marked by love, resilience, and a quest for forgiveness.
“The Half-Life of Secrets” aims to make a lasting impression on audiences by providing a deep examination of the resiliency of the human spirit and highlighting the significance of letting go of resentment and embracing love and compassion. The narrative underscores the importance of accepting life’s uncontrollable forces and the healing power of forgiving.