The Color Of The Puck
Amidst the racial heat of the 1960s, a determined Canadian phenom battles systemic prejudice and a secret, blinding injury to break the ultimate color barrier on the ice and become the first Black player in the National Hockey League.
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Mark GolikWriter
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Project Type:Screenplay
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Genres:Biographical, True Story
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Number of Pages:116
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Language:English
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First-time Screenwriter:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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American Zoetrope
Quarterfinalist -
FilmMakers International Screenwriting Awards
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Extreme Screenwriting Contest
Finalist -
All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival
Finalist -
AceFest Great American Screenplay Contest
Finalist -
Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition
Quarterfinalist -
Canada International Film Festival Screenplay Contest
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Nashville Film Festival Screenwriting Competition
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ScreenCraft Family-Friendly Script Contest
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Black Screenplays Matter Screenwriting Competition
Semifinalist -
Houston International Sports Film FestivalHouston, Texas
May 1, 2021
Bronze Award (3rd Place) -
Screenwriting Expo
Honorable Mention -
Cinequest Screenwriting Competition
Honorable Mention
Driven by a lifetime passion that’s become full-time occupation, optioned screenwriter Mark Golik seeks to develop marketable stories that explore the inner commonality of humankind. Tales with unique, compelling characters thrust into extraordinary situations who find a way to see themselves – for good or bad – in their adversaries and in one another.
Specializing in true stories and adaptations – including many off the beaten path – Mark is open to assignment work in all genres. Steeled with an extensive background in marketing and corporate communications, he’s also an invaluable savvy partner to have on board throughout the production process.
Mark is a past presenter at the annual Creative Screenwriting Expo in Los Angeles, and is available for speaking engagements, seminars, workshops, panel discussions and other presentations for large and small groups. Topics include: Breaking in from Outside L.A., Crafting the Perfect Logline, and Making Your Query Letter Pitch Perfect.