One young boy, two species of feuding and shape-shifting extraterrestrials, a cantankerous long-lost female aviator, a prehistoric amphibious Ichthyosaur, and a Polynesian warrior all stuck on an uncharted atoll that’s been cloaked in invisibility. What could possibly go wrong?
Sebastian Youngfield is sailing the world with his parents when their trip takes a dramatic turn in the South Pacific. A storm blows in hard and fast leaving Sebastian adrift at sea in a tiny dinghy and his parents shipwrecked on a rocky isle.
Following days at sea, Sebastian awakens to a nip on his toe by a strange green pelican who alerts him to a nearby island. One minute the island is there, then it suddenly disappears, only to reappear again as Sebastian approaches a treacherous reef.
Before long, Sebastian finds himself at the center of a battle between the good Dorrgroos aliens and the evil Zeppendulars. The two species of extraterrestrials have spent eons trying to escape earth. The Zeppendulars’ spacecraft has finally been unearthed and will soon be ready to depart.
The Dorrgroos put their hope in Sebastian to lead an eclectic and improbable team in a final epic battle that can get both the Dorrgroos and Sebastian on a course for home. If they fail, all life on the atoll could end, including Sebastian’s.
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Let’s Make a Movie!
Michael William Hogan is currently seeking producers, production companies, studios, financiers and/or others to help guide the screenplay for Sebastian and the Invisible Island, the movie, through development and, ultimately, onto the big screen.
LOGLINE: A young boy is stranded on a hidden island where his only hope for escape comes from a long-lost female aviator and feuding extraterrestrials who also yearn for home.
GENRE: Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Adventure
NO. PAGES: 103
In filmmaking terms, Sebastian and the Invisible Island is a 4Q sci-fi/fantasy/adventure story that will appeal to all audiences. From its lush tropical setting, shape-shifting extraterrestrials, cantankerous long-lost female aviator, and young protagonist, ‘Sebastian’ magically combines the raw innocence and splendor of original Disney classics with the stunning visual elements, adventure and action of great contemporary studios. As a bonus, ‘Sebastian’ may even answer the question, “What ever happened to Amelia Earhart?”
About the Author/Screenwriter
Over the past two years, Michael William Hogan’s screenplays have netted over 200 competition awards. In January 2021 he directed “Breaking & Entering”, a provocative and edgy drama short based on his script that garnered 24 “Best Short Screenplay” awards. Since hitting the festival circuit, Breaking & Entering has won over 20 “Best Short Film” awards; and earned Michael more than a dozen “Best Director” accolades.
