Beat Of Your Own Drum
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In a black-and-white world, Iris, a struggling singer, and David, an eccentric drummer, find solace in their own musical pursuits until their paths cross, igniting a harmonious connection that brings color to their lives.
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Set in a black-and-white Los Angeles, the story follows two socially awkward artists—an off-key singer named Iris and a tone-deaf bucket drummer named David—who live parallel lives of solitude and yearning. Though strangers, their paths echo each other in moments of quiet creativity and missed connection. But when their imperfect rhythms finally align, something unexpected happens: their grayscale world bursts into color.
This is a visual poem about loneliness, art, and the unexpected ways two misfits can make something beautiful together.
Stylistically, the piece blends minimalist storytelling with emotional richness—think Sound Of Metal meets Punch-Drunk Love, told through music, silence, and splashes of magical realism.
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Judah RayWriterSpeed Train, The Dwelling, Unorthodox
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Project Type:Screenplay, Short Script
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Genres:Romance
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Number of Pages:5
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Country of Origin:United States
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Language:English
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First-time Screenwriter:No
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
Judah Ray stands as an accomplished Producer, and also a professional Creator, as both a Screenwriter and Director, accumulating over one hundred accolades for his work in both short and feature films. He has earned a coveted spot on the notorious BLCKLST, and has also been recognized as a Top 1% writer on Coverfly’s Red List. Additionally, he is the founder of A-Level Pictures, a testament to his unwavering dedication to the art of storytelling. Notably, one of his feature scripts, "If She Screams," has been produced and is available on various platforms worldwide. His directorial debut, "Making Peace," a project he also scripted, received over a hundred honors during its festival circuit run, including awards for Best Short, Best Drama, Best Screenplay, Best Concept, and Best Cinematography. Furthermore, the screenplay was acknowledged for its Best Original Concept and Best First-Time Writer.