As a filmmaker and screenwriter, I've devoted most of my last
three years writing a history book on the American Revolution,
entitled ,
which I hope to bring to the screen someday in the form of
a miniseries (think John Adams meets Band
of Brothers). The book is completed, and I now have a literary
agent, but I still need a publisher. Publishers are risk
adverse, and want to see a sure thing. As I am an unknown,
they
fear I have no "platform",
and thus I need to build my own audience. Help me build
that audience! I
need your support! With your help, we can bring 1775 to
print, and eventually to the screen!
— Derek W Beck, May 10, 2011
And most importantly, share this book project with your friends!
The Alley
A young woman is stalked by a strange man.
My first student film and my first use of genuine
motion picture film, though I had previous experience with video.
A no-notice production where I was told that day I'd be making this
movie.
A New York Film Academy student film. 16mm B&W
(Reversal), No Audio, cut on Final Cut Pro. Filmed July 2, 2003. Shot
on the back lot of Universal Studios, Hollywood. 1:19
,
which I hope to bring to the screen someday in the form of
a miniseries (think John Adams meets Band
of Brothers). The book is completed, and I now have a literary
agent, but I still need a publisher. Publishers are risk
adverse, and want to see a sure thing. As I am an unknown,
they
fear I have no "platform",
and thus I need to build my own audience. Help me build
that audience! I
need your support! With your help, we can bring 1775 to
print, and eventually to the screen! 
