Rakesh and the Rain Dancer

Rakesh and the Rain Dancer

Short · Unknown · 33 pages
Twelve-year-old Rakesh believes he can achieve his dream to be a scuba diver. His grandmother agrees to pay for his lessons and promises him a trip to Venezuela to scuba dive since Suriname’s waters are polluted and dangerous. At his birthday celebration, Rakesh encounters a “friendly” dolphin until he realizes the creature is actually in distress… ...
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Written by Jane L. Fitzpatrick

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Jane L. Fitzpatrick
Winlock, WA
Jane has been a screenwriter/author for over 30 yrs. She wrote the award-winning feature film screenplay, SACAJAWEA, The Windcatcher. The script WON Best Historical Script at the ONIROS Film Awards, Best Feature Script at the Portland Script Awards and Best Feature Script at the Venice Under the Stars Int'l Film Festival, among others. Her inspirati...
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Additional Project Info

WINNER Short Script 2023 – South Shore Film Festival Rakesh & the Rain Dancer (October 1, 2023) This story is part of an animated series called Moon Drake. There are 12 episodes written (2 seasons, 6 episodes each). Rakesh & the Rain Dancer - episode 2.4. Intro from our website: This MOON DRAKE anime series is for children from every background (ages 8-13). Each story takes place on one of six continents, using indigenous characters from the specific country. The storylines weave together relevant environmental conflicts like endangered species, contaminated water, deforestation, or human challenges like disabilities, relationships, weather, hunger or spiritual growth. In addition, each episode incorporates lessons and sounds from the ages through traditional wisdom, languages, and music. Though the characters are modern day, each episode displays in the story the traditional regalia that is so important to unique cultures. We believe this series will benefit society and help children understand and respect not only their own cultures and traditions, but the beautiful diversity of the world and the human responsibility and challenges affecting the healing of the earth. We hope children will begin to see that all our stories echo a Universal message as our “Earth Hero” characters become examples of how to rise above the darkness and walk toward the Light together.