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KISS OF DARKNESS

On the eve of civil war, a gifted Congolese translator must use all her savvy and skill to stop the Prime Minister's assassination. Racing against the clock in a city gripped by violence and chaos, the last thing that stands between her and escaping with the American photojournalist she loves is the country’s deadliest man... Joseph Mobutu. Inspired by true events.

  • Michael Mcclung
    Writer
    AMBUSH (2023), AMERICAN MARTYR
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay
  • Genres:
    thriller, romance, espionage
  • Number of Pages:
    107
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Screencraft Feature Competition

    October 1, 2022
    Winner
  • Breaking Walls Thriller Competition

    February 1, 2023
    Winner
  • Feedback Female Film Festival

    Winner
  • WeScreenplay Feature Lab

    Winner
  • Nicholl Fellowship

    December 1, 2023
    Semifinalist
Writer Biography - Michael Mcclung

Michael McClung is a Boston-based filmmaker whose works have appeared in numerous festivals, in regional theatre, and Off-Broadway. He is the recipient of two Samuel Goldwyn screenwriting awards, the 21st Century Playwriting Award, and a Jerome Fellowship. His most recent film, AMERICAN MARTYR, starring Nicole LaLiberte, appeared at the 2018 Goa International Film Festival.

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