InkTip Newsletter Writes about Fernando
Breven Angaelica Warren with Sogno Productions, Inc. discovered Fernando Gaviria's feature script "Maras" on InkTip, and promptly optioned it. Inspired by an actual event, writer Gaviria initially tried to find a writer to pen it for him, since English is his second language. But when that proved too difficult, he enrolled in some screenwriting courses and won himself a spot in a prestigious workshop all because he believed the story was one that needed to be told. Three other companies agreed, and a bidding war ensued - but Breven was able to secure the option after meeting with the writer in person and pitching her vision to him. And she'd already set up some tentative meetings with investors before even securing the option, so once the deal was signed, she quickly called her contacts to let them know they were ready. Breven is an actor, editor, director and producer, with a bevy of credits to her resume, including the green feature "Native Land," about a volunteer in Africa who facilitates the locals in building a sustainable farm. This project is unique because they're building an operational sustainable farm to leave behind for the village where they're shooting the film in Southern Sudan and DR Congo. Originally from Venezuela, Gaviria has an acting background, and starred in over 60 telenovelas before moving to the US to pursue his acting career in American film and television. Since starting his stateside career, he's managed to score small parts in such films as "Bad Boys II" and "The Wedding Video," which coincidentally was found on InkTip. "Maras" is his first option as a writer.