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BIO – Marshall Ferrin

Marshall currently writes for the film, TV and VOD industries. He has a diverse, international background. Marshall “ground truths” his scripts by use of an extensive Readers Group composed of film industry professionals and outside the industry individuals.
His work to date:

TV Pilot and Mini-Series Episode:

"Death of a Revolutionary", The Reign of Terror consumes its radical founder.
Eleven additional episodes mapped out.
Best Script, West European Fusion Fest Competition, Brussels, www.fusionfilmfest.com

Screenplays:

“Lulu”, Trust fund 30-something can't snag a guy, so she hires an "escort lady" to teach her how
"Reenactment", Civil War Reenactors get their wish to fight in a real battle.
Finalist, Greater Philadelphia Film Office Screenplay Competition, www.film.org, 2018
Finalist, Virginia Screenplay Competition, www.film.virginia.org, 2006
Quarterfinals, www.cinestory.com screenplay contest, 2005,
Quarterfinals, www.scriptapalooza.com, 2005,
Quarterfinals, the Writer's Network, 2007 and 2009.
"Homeland Security", Dot.com executive loses his entire company to a terrorist attack and vows revenge.
Quarterfinals, www.fadeinonline.com screenplay contest, 2005.
Quarterfinals, the Writer's Network, 2007.
“Assassins”,
Third Force of fanatics stand between Richard the Lion Heart and Saladin, Chief of the Muslims, in their battle for control of the Holy Land.
Mentors: Sarah Chen, Chief Story Analyst, American Screenwriters Association, Khris Baxter, Professional Screenwriter, co- author of “Outrider”, currently in development, Willie Hagen, Writer, Cinestory.com

Directing (Stage):

"At the Gate", by L. Pirandello, University of Syracuse, 1973.
"Dandy Dick", by A.W. Pinero, University of Arizona, 1974.

Reviews:

Drama Critic, American University "Eagle" newspaper, American University, Washington, DC, 1975.

Playwriting:

Play- "The Tragedy of King Richard I", Genre: Political Satire, 1972

Acting:

Sir Joseph Porter, "HMS Pinafore", Summer Savoyards, Binghamton, NY, 1971
Keepsake Diamond Ring Commercial, Syracuse, NY, 1972
Court Official, "Galileo", by B. Brecht, with Howard da Silva, Syracuse Repertory Theater, Syracuse, NY, 1973.
Captain Blake, "Tecumseh", Chillicothe, OH, 1974.
Managing Editor, "The Front Page", University Theater, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1974.

Education:

Screenplay Workshop, "Story", Robert McKee, NYC, NY, 2003.
Screenplay Writing Retreat, Cinestory.com, Idyllwild, CA, 2005
Summer Workshop in Shakespearian Acting, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, England, 1972.
Post-Graduate courses in Theater and Film, Syracuse University and University of Arizona, 1972-74.
Playwriting Workshop: Lee Strasberg and Ute Hagen, NYC, NY, 1973.

B.A, International Studies, American University, School of International Service, 1972.
M.A. International Development, American University, School of International Service, 1978.

Production:

Advertising Director, "The Pirates of Penzance", the Summer Savoyards, Binghamton, NY, 1973.

HIGHLIGHTS of WORK EXPERIENCE

Current Positions:
Captain and Owner, sailing yacht, LIASON, based in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, in yacht charter service, 2018 to present.
Small Business Coach, The Branson Centre for Entrepreneurship, Kingston, Jamaica, 2018 to present.

Capacity Building Specialist: Project Management in support of Aquaculture, Agriculture and Tourism, Office of the Governor, State of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, 2016-2018
Regional Grant Fund Manager/Micronesia, Pacific-American Climate Fund, USAID, Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands,, 2015-1015
President, Executive Island Tours, A & B, Antigua & Barbuda, 2010-2012
Senior Advisor, Investment, US Agency for International Development, (USAID), Afghan Investment Support Agency (AISA), Kabul, Afghanistan, 2010 -2012, www.aisa.org.af
Director, International Business Development, The Mason Enterprise Center, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, 1999-2009, www.masonenterprisecenter.com/intl
Director, International and VAR Sales, Array Telecom, 1998.
Vice-President, International Sales and Marketing, GlobalCom International, 1996-1997.
Commodities Procurement & Distribution Advisor, USAID, Kampala, Uganda, 1987-89.
Managing Director, Botswanacraft Marketing Company, Gaborone, Botswana, 1981-84.
Rural Industrial Officer, US Peace Corps/Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Molepolole, Botswana, 1979