September 10, 2009

  • Script concept:

    Setting: The Danube runs through five countries from the Black Forest of Germany through Austria, Hungary and Serbia on it's way to Romania. Precise: Adolf Hitler ( early Nazi Party history ) wants the Schwarzwald ( Black Forest ) of Germany “cleansed of all impurities”. Reason: Toughen the Nazi party. Four thousand applicants for officer SS. Survivors promoted to the SS leadership.  Hold at 99 officers. Note location of Dracula, Werewolf and gypsy legends in the Black Forest border vicinity.  Result: Mayhem in the forest.

    Problems: 

    • permit cost can be handled with permission from military training camp.
    • source of extras.
    • explosions and costumes

    Possible solution: Take scenes to game skins.

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