BATAVIA
BATAVIA
Feature
· Historical · 120 pages
Status: Spec
After the Batavia shipwreck, hundreds of survivors are stranded on a remote island. As hope fades and supplies run low, the ruthless under-merchant Jeronimus Cornelisz seizes control, turning the group into a violent faction and dragging them into a spiral of madness and brutality, where survival comes at the cost of their humanity.
Written by
Maikel J.C. Nijnuis
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Honorable Mention,
The Finish Line Script Competition 2024-2025
1 Writer
Amsterdam, NL
Maikel J.C. Nijnuis is an Amsterdam-based Dutch filmmaker, screenwriter, and director. A graduate in Directing Fiction from the Netherlands Film Academy in Amsterdam. Maikel has built a diverse career, contributing his expertise in production design to the historical epic Redbad and writing several Dutch films, including works for Netflix. Currently...
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BATAVIA is a chilling exploration of the darkest corners of human nature under extreme circumstances, blending history with psychological tension as a battle for power and survival unfolds in one of history’s most infamous shipwrecks. The screenplay follows a classical five-act structure and spans 120 pages. Set entirely on the islands and surrounded by the sea, it offers a compelling arena that is achievable within a feasible budget