The Backstory

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FADE IN:

INT. MOVIE THEATER - 1976

A 6 year-old boy, TROY BOLOTNICK, stares in wonder at the sci-fi action of LOGAN’S RUN as it plays on the silver screen.
TROY
(Whispers to Himself)
I want to write movies one day…
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INT. DISTILLERY PRODUCTION FLOOR - 2015

A now adult Troy and his best friend of 20 years, CHARLIE FLINT, follow a TOUR GUIDE.
TROY
We can do this you know…
CHARLIE
Be a tour guide?
TROY
Make our own whiskey. The art, the science. No one is more passionate about this. No one geeks out more about this.
CHARLIE
Let’s do it.
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EXT. SUBURBAN BACKYARD - 2020

Troy sits with RICK DUKHOVNY at a patio table.
Computers and stacks of research cover its surface.
TROY
The brand has to be special. Unique. Stand out. But it has to be genuine. True to who we are.
RICK
Forget about what you think you should do, what you think people want. What are you passionate about? What do you want?
TROY
I love writing, the movies and I love whiskey. I’m a movie geek and a whiskey nerd. But how do we combine those?

Troy and Rick smile confidently…
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INT. ORANGE COUNTY SUBURBAN HOME - MORNING

BABY MCFLY a COCKATIEL lands on the shoulder of KRISTIN KILLPACK - wine and spirits sales guru.

Kristin, dressed in workout clothes, shares the screen with Troy, Rick and Charlie.
KRISTIN
Guys, I’ll be honest - I’m only taking this meeting as a favor to my friend who’s considering investing. I’m sure you’re nice people, but the world needs another bourbon brand about as much as it needs more Zumba instructors.
Baby McFly whistles in agreement and pecks at Kristin’s hair.

INT. ORANGE COUNTY SUBURBAN HOME - 35 MINUTES LATER

Troy presents a Powerpoint - charts, graphs, dollar signs.

Kristin’s mouth is agape. She pauses to collect herself.
KRISTIN
Oh hell yeah - I'm in!
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EXT - LA SUSHI RESTAURANT - DAY

The Filmland team sits at a sidewalk table with DANIEL CLARKE - smiling, debonair, exudes British charm.

Troy finishes a presentation on his laptop. Daniel contemplates for a moment.
DANIEL
(British Accent)
Well, to be honest, I really quite like it. It’s unique, risky, but there’s certainly nothing out there like it.

During the following the others pivot back and forth from Troy to Daniel - like spectators watching a friendly tennis match.
TROY
We’ve been told you know great brands. Interested…?
DANIEL
What’s your marketing budget?
TROY
What should it be?
DANIEL
How long's a piece of string?

Daniel and Troy smile. A hint of mutual respect.
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INT. ZOOM MEETING

Troy, Rick, Charlie, Kristin and Daniel share the screen. This crew of whiskey enthusiasts, movie buffs, spirits experts and storytellers set out on a mission to bring people together through captivating tales and great tasting spirits.
THE BEGINNING
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