Beyond The Rivers of Babylon by Laura Elliott

Beyond The Rivers of Babylon

Feature · Historical · 105 pages

The true story of a Jewish boy coming of age in Babylon during World War II, when a brutal pogrom of violence against the Jews (the Farhud), forces him to smuggle aboard a riverboat to freedom in Israel––leaving his friends, family, and country behind.

Written by Laura Elliott

top 15%

of discoverable projects on Coverfly

Finalist

Awards

Coverage Marketplace

Get pages of constructive feedback on your projects to help you improve your craft.

coverflyX

Exchange notes on your work with other writers on Coverfly for free..

2 Accolades

Accolade Highlights

Semifinalist, Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards - Diversity Initiative VI

Quarterfinalist, Table Read My Screenplay Competition Hollywood at AFM Spring 2024

1 Writer

Laura Elliott

Santa Cruz, CA

Writing about my family’s lost WWII history has compelled me to dedicate my career to writing stories that will increase peace and understanding in the world.

2 Projects 2 Accolades

Additional Project Info

January 2024 Winner, Festival of Drama 2024 Official Selection Berlin International Screenwriting Festival 2024 Official Selection Oxford Script Awards 2024 Finalist Cambridge Film Festival 2024 Finalist Prague International Film Awards 2024 Table Read My Screenplay Quarter Finalist 2024 Finalist Cambridge Film Festival 2024 Semi Finalist Los Angeles International Screenplay Diversity Initiative Screenplay Awards