Marshall S. Ferrin
- Writer
- Script and Continuity Department
- Actor
Marshall S. Ferrin, P.O. Box 2230. Ellicott City, MD 21041. Tel. 703-342-7816, E-mail: ferrinm22@gmail.com
TV Pilot/Streaming Video Series : "Lafayette", The 6 Episode Limited Series. A brilliant and driven French revolutionary has the ability to write a new chapter in his country's rich history. But what begins as a battle for liberty, equality, and fraternity, becomes a vindictive quest for supremacy, money and power.
Winner, Best Screenplay, United States Film Festival, 2020 Winner, Best TV Script, Hollywood Just4 Shorts Competition. 2019 Winner, Best Script, Fusion Film Fest Western Europe, 2019. Finalist, Depth of Field International Film Festival, 2019. Hot 100, Capital Fund Screenplay Competition, www.capitalfundscreenplaycompetition.com, 2019.
Screenplays:
"Citizen", As the French Revolution brews, a conflicted Royal Executioner gets cold feet about his morbid job that has been passed down in his family.
"Lafayette", the Feature, French nobleman turned revolutionary fights for freedom and liberty to America.
"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 Position: Mentor, Richard Branson Entrepreneurship Center, Kingston, Jamaica. 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
TV Pilot/Streaming Video Series : "Lafayette", The 6 Episode Limited Series. A brilliant and driven French revolutionary has the ability to write a new chapter in his country's rich history. But what begins as a battle for liberty, equality, and fraternity, becomes a vindictive quest for supremacy, money and power.
Winner, Best Screenplay, United States Film Festival, 2020 Winner, Best TV Script, Hollywood Just4 Shorts Competition. 2019 Winner, Best Script, Fusion Film Fest Western Europe, 2019. Finalist, Depth of Field International Film Festival, 2019. Hot 100, Capital Fund Screenplay Competition, www.capitalfundscreenplaycompetition.com, 2019.
Screenplays:
"Citizen", As the French Revolution brews, a conflicted Royal Executioner gets cold feet about his morbid job that has been passed down in his family.
"Lafayette", the Feature, French nobleman turned revolutionary fights for freedom and liberty to America.
"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 Position: Mentor, Richard Branson Entrepreneurship Center, Kingston, Jamaica. 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
