IN DEVELOPMENT
The Summer Camp that Inspired Live the Dream:
Anytown, USA
A Personal Journal by Scott Forslund
Like many people, I wasn't aware of Anytown, USA's existence. But in the fall of 1991 I watched a segment on NBC News called "What Works" about a unique leadership camp, where a racially diverse group of high school students meet for one week of intense, emotional interaction. Unlike the cultural separation often found in their schools and beyond, it was a place where gang leaders could freely associate with class presidents. I was immediately intrigued and believed a film could be made inspired by it.
I shared this concept with producer Trish McGuire and she located an Anytown, USA near Carson City, Nevada. The camp’s coordinator was supportive of our project and invited us to visit the camp as research for a screenplay. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the staff, then began recording everything we observed with two 8mm handheld video cameras.
I shared this concept with producer Trish McGuire and she located an Anytown, USA near Carson City, Nevada. The camp’s coordinator was supportive of our project and invited us to visit the camp as research for a screenplay. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the staff, then began recording everything we observed with two 8mm handheld video cameras.
It was amazing to watch some fifty teens, many wary of each other at first, free themselves from established social boundaries. By week’s end, isolated from the intolerance and discrimination they may have encountered in the outside world, they had found true equality with each other and a vital sense of community. As for me, I was convinced a film should be made.
I didn’t plan on making a documentary out of our research footage, but the incredible and often uplifting moments we'd captured were so compelling, I wanted to share them with others. This documentary’s original version was an 8mm analog edit with copies on VHS tape. For this restoration I used current digital technology to improve the original low-res footage and audio for the best possible presentation.
After making the documentary, I wrote Live the Dream, a screenplay based on my own camp experience. Vividly drawn with lively characters and a positive message, I was sure it would resonate with audiences. But funding for the production proved elusive and we moved on to other projects. Live the Dream is timeless, however, and more relevant than ever in these challenging times.
On a personal level, Anytown had a profound effect on me and led to the discovery of something I’d never truly known – the freedom to be with others unconditionally. A remarkable moment, and a week I will never forget.
I didn’t plan on making a documentary out of our research footage, but the incredible and often uplifting moments we'd captured were so compelling, I wanted to share them with others. This documentary’s original version was an 8mm analog edit with copies on VHS tape. For this restoration I used current digital technology to improve the original low-res footage and audio for the best possible presentation.
After making the documentary, I wrote Live the Dream, a screenplay based on my own camp experience. Vividly drawn with lively characters and a positive message, I was sure it would resonate with audiences. But funding for the production proved elusive and we moved on to other projects. Live the Dream is timeless, however, and more relevant than ever in these challenging times.
On a personal level, Anytown had a profound effect on me and led to the discovery of something I’d never truly known – the freedom to be with others unconditionally. A remarkable moment, and a week I will never forget.
TS Pictures presents
A Screenplay by
Scott Forslund and Tim Ryerse
Teens from all walks of life converge at a summer camp where
they discover a completely different world, free of the intolerance
and discrimination many have left behind.
Synopsis
When ICE agents in Los Angeles detain Antonio Ramirez and he is deported, his 16-year-old son Marco attempts to bring him home. But gang involvement soon derails his quest and he’s arrested. Given a second chance by a judge, Marco is sent to a Job Corps center in Oregon and allowed to attend a summer camp. Arriving at the idyllic lakeside retreat, he plays along, knowing he'll get away when the time is right. But Alex Shepherd, the leadership camp's Black director, has something else in mind.
Along with other teens from vastly different racial and cultural backgrounds, Marco is soon challenged to confront misconceptions they all have about each other in this unlikely gathering of young people. Some resist what they think is a foolish effort to seek true equality. But wariness soon gives way to curiosity. Marco builds friendships with Ben, a white snowboarder confined to a wheelchair, and Duane a Black football star. He also falls for Amy, an attractive white girl who is her school’s valedictorian.
As the walls that divide them fall, their diversity becomes their bond and many question their place in the world. And when tragedy strikes in Marco's life, it becomes a milestone when he must choose the path he will take.
Along with other teens from vastly different racial and cultural backgrounds, Marco is soon challenged to confront misconceptions they all have about each other in this unlikely gathering of young people. Some resist what they think is a foolish effort to seek true equality. But wariness soon gives way to curiosity. Marco builds friendships with Ben, a white snowboarder confined to a wheelchair, and Duane a Black football star. He also falls for Amy, an attractive white girl who is her school’s valedictorian.
As the walls that divide them fall, their diversity becomes their bond and many question their place in the world. And when tragedy strikes in Marco's life, it becomes a milestone when he must choose the path he will take.
Contact Us for a download link to the screenplay
Watch A Personal Journal
by Scott Forslund
on Vimeo
Running Time: 56 Minutes
Language may be objectionable to some viewers.
The Summer Camp that Inspired Live the Dream:
Anytown, USA
A Personal Journal by Scott Forslund
Like many people, I wasn't aware of Anytown, USA's existence. But in the fall of 1991 I watched a segment on NBC News called "What Works" about a unique leadership camp, where a racially diverse group of high school students meet for one week of intense, emotional interaction. Unlike the cultural separation often found in their schools and beyond, it was a place where gang leaders could freely associate with class presidents. I was immediately intrigued and believed a film could be made inspired by it.
I shared this concept with producer Trish McGuire and she located an Anytown, USA near Carson City, Nevada. The camp’s coordinator was supportive of our project and invited us to visit the camp as research for a screenplay. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the staff, then began recording everything we observed with two 8mm handheld video cameras.
I shared this concept with producer Trish McGuire and she located an Anytown, USA near Carson City, Nevada. The camp’s coordinator was supportive of our project and invited us to visit the camp as research for a screenplay. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the staff, then began recording everything we observed with two 8mm handheld video cameras.
It was amazing to watch some fifty teens, many wary of each other at first, free themselves from established social boundaries. By week’s end, isolated from the intolerance and discrimination they may have encountered in the outside world, they had found true equality with each other and a vital sense of community. As for me, I was convinced a film should be made.
I didn’t plan on making a documentary out of our research footage, but the incredible and often uplifting moments we'd captured were so compelling, I wanted to share them with others. This documentary’s original version was an 8mm analog edit with copies on VHS tape. For this restoration I used current digital technology to improve the original low-res footage and audio for the best possible presentation.
After making the documentary, I wrote Live the Dream, a screenplay based on my own camp experience. Vividly drawn with lively characters and a positive message, I was sure it would resonate with audiences. But funding for the production proved elusive and we moved on to other projects. Live the Dream is timeless, however, and more relevant than ever in these challenging times.
On a personal level, Anytown had a profound effect on me, and led to the discovery of something I’d never truly known – the freedom to be with others unconditionally. A remarkable moment, and a week I will never forget.
I didn’t plan on making a documentary out of our research footage, but the incredible and often uplifting moments we'd captured were so compelling, I wanted to share them with others. This documentary’s original version was an 8mm analog edit with copies on VHS tape. For this restoration I used current digital technology to improve the original low-res footage and audio for the best possible presentation.
After making the documentary, I wrote Live the Dream, a screenplay based on my own camp experience. Vividly drawn with lively characters and a positive message, I was sure it would resonate with audiences. But funding for the production proved elusive and we moved on to other projects. Live the Dream is timeless, however, and more relevant than ever in these challenging times.
On a personal level, Anytown had a profound effect on me, and led to the discovery of something I’d never truly known – the freedom to be with others unconditionally. A remarkable moment, and a week I will never forget.
IN DEVELOPMENT
The Summer Camp that Inspired Live the Dream:
Anytown, USA
A Personal Journal by Scott Forslund
Like many people, I wasn't aware of Anytown, USA's existence. But in the fall of 1991 I watched a segment on NBC News called "What Works" about a unique leadership camp, where a racially diverse group of high school students meet for one week of intense, emotional interaction. Unlike the cultural separation often found in their schools and beyond, it was a place where gang leaders could freely associate with class presidents. I was immediately intrigued and believed a film could be made inspired by it.
I shared this concept with producer Trish McGuire and she located an Anytown, USA near Carson City, Nevada. The camp’s coordinator was supportive of our project and invited us to visit the camp as research for a screenplay. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the staff, then began recording everything we observed with two 8mm handheld video cameras.
I shared this concept with producer Trish McGuire and she located an Anytown, USA near Carson City, Nevada. The camp’s coordinator was supportive of our project and invited us to visit the camp as research for a screenplay. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the staff, then began recording everything we observed with two 8mm handheld video cameras.
It was amazing to watch some fifty teens, many wary of each other at first, free themselves from established social boundaries. By week’s end, isolated from the intolerance and discrimination they may have encountered in the outside world, they had found true equality with each other and a vital sense of community. As for me, I was convinced a film should be made.
I didn’t plan on making a documentary out of our research footage, but the incredible and often uplifting moments we'd captured were so compelling, I wanted to share them with others. This documentary’s original version was an 8mm analog edit with copies on VHS tape. For this restoration I used current digital technology to improve the original low-res footage and audio for the best possible presentation.
After making the documentary, I wrote Live the Dream, a screenplay based on my own camp experience. Vividly drawn with lively characters and a positive message, I was sure it would resonate with audiences. But funding for the production proved elusive and we moved on to other projects. Live the Dream is timeless, however, and more relevant than ever in these challenging times.
On a personal level, Anytown had a profound effect on me, and led to the discovery of something I’d never truly known – the freedom to be with others unconditionally. A remarkable moment, and a week I will never forget.
I didn’t plan on making a documentary out of our research footage, but the incredible and often uplifting moments we'd captured were so compelling, I wanted to share them with others. This documentary’s original version was an 8mm analog edit with copies on VHS tape. For this restoration I used current digital technology to improve the original low-res footage and audio for the best possible presentation.
After making the documentary, I wrote Live the Dream, a screenplay based on my own camp experience. Vividly drawn with lively characters and a positive message, I was sure it would resonate with audiences. But funding for the production proved elusive and we moved on to other projects. Live the Dream is timeless, however, and more relevant than ever in these challenging times.
On a personal level, Anytown had a profound effect on me, and led to the discovery of something I’d never truly known – the freedom to be with others unconditionally. A remarkable moment, and a week I will never forget.
TS Pictures presents
A Screenplay by
Scott Forslund and Tim Ryerse
Teens from all walks of life converge at a summer camp where
they discover a completely different world, free of the intolerance
and discrimination many have left behind.
Synopsis
When ICE agents in Los Angeles detain Antonio Ramirez and he is deported, his 16-year-old son Marco attempts to bring him home. But gang involvement soon derails his quest and he’s arrested. Given a second chance by a judge, Marco is sent to a Job Corps center in Oregon and allowed to attend a summer camp. Arriving at the idyllic lakeside retreat, he plays along, knowing he'll get away when the time is right. But Alex Shepherd, the leadership camp's Black director, has something else in mind.
Along with other teens from vastly different racial and cultural backgrounds, Marco is soon challenged to confront misconceptions they all have about each other in this unlikely gathering of young people. Some resist what they think is a foolish effort to seek true equality. But wariness soon gives way to curiosity. Marco builds friendships with Ben, a white snowboarder confined to a wheelchair, and Duane a Black football star. He also falls for Amy, an attractive white girl who is her school’s valedictorian.
As the walls that divide them fall, their diversity becomes their bond and many question their place in the world. And when tragedy strikes in Marco's life, it becomes a milestone when he must choose the path he will take.
Along with other teens from vastly different racial and cultural backgrounds, Marco is soon challenged to confront misconceptions they all have about each other in this unlikely gathering of young people. Some resist what they think is a foolish effort to seek true equality. But wariness soon gives way to curiosity. Marco builds friendships with Ben, a white snowboarder confined to a wheelchair, and Duane a Black football star. He also falls for Amy, an attractive white girl who is her school’s valedictorian.
As the walls that divide them fall, their diversity becomes their bond and many question their place in the world. And when tragedy strikes in Marco's life, it becomes a milestone when he must choose the path he will take.
Contact Us for a download link to the screenplay
The Summer Camp that Inspired Live the Dream:
Anytown, USA
A Personal Journal by Scott Forslund
Like many people, I wasn't aware of Anytown, USA's existence. But in the fall of 1991 I watched a segment on NBC News called "What Works" about a unique leadership camp, where a racially diverse group of high school students meet for one week of intense, emotional interaction. Unlike the cultural separation often found in their schools and beyond, it was a place where gang leaders could freely associate with class presidents. I was immediately intrigued and believed a film could be made inspired by it.
I shared this concept with producer Trish McGuire and she located an Anytown, USA near Carson City, Nevada. The camp’s coordinator was supportive of our project and invited us to visit the camp as research for a screenplay. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the staff, then began recording everything we observed with two 8mm handheld video cameras.
It was amazing to watch some fifty teens, many wary of each other at first, free themselves from established social boundaries. By week’s end, isolated from the intolerance and discrimination they may have encountered in the outside world, they had found true equality with each other and a vital sense of community. As for me, I was convinced a film should be made.
I didn’t plan on making a documentary out of our research footage, but the incredible and often uplifting moments we'd captured were so compelling, I wanted to share them with others. This documentary’s original version was an 8mm analog edit with copies on VHS tape. For this restoration I used current digital technology to improve the original low-res footage and audio for the best possible presentation.
After making the documentary, I wrote Live the Dream, a screenplay based on my own camp experience. Vividly drawn with lively characters and a positive message, I was sure it would resonate with audiences. But funding for the production proved elusive and we moved on to other projects. Live the Dream is timeless, however, and more relevant than ever in these challenging times.
On a personal level, Anytown had a profound effect on me, and led to the discovery of something I’d never truly known – the freedom to be with others unconditionally. A remarkable moment, and a week I will never forget.
I shared this concept with producer Trish McGuire and she located an Anytown, USA near Carson City, Nevada. The camp’s coordinator was supportive of our project and invited us to visit the camp as research for a screenplay. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the staff, then began recording everything we observed with two 8mm handheld video cameras.
It was amazing to watch some fifty teens, many wary of each other at first, free themselves from established social boundaries. By week’s end, isolated from the intolerance and discrimination they may have encountered in the outside world, they had found true equality with each other and a vital sense of community. As for me, I was convinced a film should be made.
I didn’t plan on making a documentary out of our research footage, but the incredible and often uplifting moments we'd captured were so compelling, I wanted to share them with others. This documentary’s original version was an 8mm analog edit with copies on VHS tape. For this restoration I used current digital technology to improve the original low-res footage and audio for the best possible presentation.
After making the documentary, I wrote Live the Dream, a screenplay based on my own camp experience. Vividly drawn with lively characters and a positive message, I was sure it would resonate with audiences. But funding for the production proved elusive and we moved on to other projects. Live the Dream is timeless, however, and more relevant than ever in these challenging times.
On a personal level, Anytown had a profound effect on me, and led to the discovery of something I’d never truly known – the freedom to be with others unconditionally. A remarkable moment, and a week I will never forget.
Watch A Personal Journal
by Scott Forslund
on Vimeo
Running Time: 56 Minutes
Language may be objectionable to some viewers.
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IN DEVELOPMENT
TS Pictures presents
A Screenplay by
Scott Forslund and Tim Ryerse
Teens from all walks of life converge
at a summer camp where they discover
a completely different world, free of
the intolerance and discrimination many
have left behind.
Synopsis
When ICE agents in Los Angeles detain Antonio Ramirez and he is deported, his 16-year-old son Marco attempts to bring him home. But gang involvement soon derails his quest and he’s arrested. Given a second chance by a judge, Marco is sent to a Job Corps center in Oregon and allowed to attend a summer camp. Arriving at the idyllic lakeside retreat, he plays along, knowing he'll get away when the time is right. But Alex Shepherd, the leadership camp's Black director, has something else in mind.
Along with other teens from vastly different racial and cultural backgrounds, Marco is soon challenged to confront misconceptions they all have about each other in this unlikely gathering of young people. Some resist what they think is a foolish effort to seek true equality. But wariness soon gives way to curiosity. Marco builds friendships with Ben, a white snowboarder confined to a wheelchair, and Duane a Black football star. He also falls for Amy, an attractive white girl who is her school’s valedictorian.
As the walls that divide them fall, their diversity becomes their bond and many question their place in the world. And when tragedy strikes in Marco's life, it becomes a milestone when he must choose the path he will take.
Along with other teens from vastly different racial and cultural backgrounds, Marco is soon challenged to confront misconceptions they all have about each other in this unlikely gathering of young people. Some resist what they think is a foolish effort to seek true equality. But wariness soon gives way to curiosity. Marco builds friendships with Ben, a white snowboarder confined to a wheelchair, and Duane a Black football star. He also falls for Amy, an attractive white girl who is her school’s valedictorian.
As the walls that divide them fall, their diversity becomes their bond and many question their place in the world. And when tragedy strikes in Marco's life, it becomes a milestone when he must choose the path he will take.
Contact Us for a download link
to the screenplay
The Summer Camp that Inspired
Live the Dream:
Anytown, USA
A Personal Journal by Scott Forslund
Like many people, I wasn't aware of Anytown, USA's existence. But in the fall of 1991 I watched a segment on NBC News called "What Works" about a unique leadership camp, where a racially diverse group of high school students meet for one week of intense, emotional interaction. Unlike the cultural separation often found in their schools and beyond, it was a place where gang leaders could freely associate with class presidents. I was immediately intrigued and believed a film could be made inspired by it.
I shared this concept with producer Trish McGuire and she located an Anytown, USA near Carson City, Nevada. The camp’s coordinator was supportive of our project and invited us to visit the camp as research for a screenplay. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the staff, then began recording everything we observed with two 8mm handheld video cameras.
It was amazing to watch some fifty teens, many wary of each other at first, free themselves from established social boundaries. By week’s end, isolated from the intolerance and discrimination they may have encountered in the outside world, they had found true equality with each other and a vital sense of community. As for me, I was convinced a film should be made.
I didn’t plan on making a documentary out of our research footage, but the incredible and often uplifting moments we'd captured were so compelling, I wanted to share them with others. This documentary’s original version was an 8mm analog edit with copies on VHS tape. For this restoration I used current digital technology to improve the original low-res footage and audio for the best possible presentation.
After making the documentary, I wrote Live the Dream, a screenplay based on my own camp experience. Vividly drawn with lively characters and a positive message, I was sure it would resonate with audiences. But funding for the production proved elusive and we moved on to other projects. Live the Dream is timeless, however, and more relevant than ever in these challenging times.
On a personal level, Anytown had a profound effect on me, and led to the discovery of something I’d never truly known – the freedom to be with others unconditionally. A remarkable moment, and a week I will never forget.
I shared this concept with producer Trish McGuire and she located an Anytown, USA near Carson City, Nevada. The camp’s coordinator was supportive of our project and invited us to visit the camp as research for a screenplay. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the staff, then began recording everything we observed with two 8mm handheld video cameras.
It was amazing to watch some fifty teens, many wary of each other at first, free themselves from established social boundaries. By week’s end, isolated from the intolerance and discrimination they may have encountered in the outside world, they had found true equality with each other and a vital sense of community. As for me, I was convinced a film should be made.
I didn’t plan on making a documentary out of our research footage, but the incredible and often uplifting moments we'd captured were so compelling, I wanted to share them with others. This documentary’s original version was an 8mm analog edit with copies on VHS tape. For this restoration I used current digital technology to improve the original low-res footage and audio for the best possible presentation.
After making the documentary, I wrote Live the Dream, a screenplay based on my own camp experience. Vividly drawn with lively characters and a positive message, I was sure it would resonate with audiences. But funding for the production proved elusive and we moved on to other projects. Live the Dream is timeless, however, and more relevant than ever in these challenging times.
On a personal level, Anytown had a profound effect on me, and led to the discovery of something I’d never truly known – the freedom to be with others unconditionally. A remarkable moment, and a week I will never forget.
Watch A Personal Journal
by Scott Forslund
on Vimeo
Running Time: 56 Minutes
Language may be objectionable
to some viewers.