PROVENANCE

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The Black List: 8+ Overall (Plot -9, Dialogue-9, Premise - 8, Character - 8, Setting - 8) Here’s What Professional Human Reviewers* Are Saying About “Provenance” (No AI!) As of October 2024 OVERALL “This is not just a story about one woman's mission to prove herself, this is much more than that - it is a story about humanity's forgotten connection to wine.” “There is a great familial pride pulsing through these vines that stay with one long after the script is read.” “This film will appeal to a broad audience, from wine lovers to young women hoping to manifest their dreams.” “This is a high-quality project that should be considered.” “This is an excellently written project that successfully captures the restaurant industry's ambiance and the high-rollers who come into the ultra-sophisticated Michelin-starred restaurant.” “This project is incredibly strong, with attention to detail, and thoughtfully crafted, which proves the writer understands structure, character, and pacing.” “(Provenance and The Devil Wears Prada) are both stories that revolve around ambitious women navigating the politics and hierarchies of their respective industries.” “Provenance is a dynamic and compelling script.” “Provenance is an engrossing, insightful and subtle meditation on identity, history and collective responsibility set in the high end world of wine. “ THE PLOT “We don't know where this is going, but the script keeps us on the edge of our seats.” “There are not a lot of movies set in the world of wine, and this would hit quite a different vibe, in both tone and plot, than something like Sideways.” “The writer has clearly done their research on the way fraud is carried out, and, surprisingly, sometimes even tolerated, as long as everyone gets rich.” THE SETTING “Everything will prove new and exciting to the average audience member.” “This is a great setting for a crime caper, rich with the potential to become a thrilling drama.” THE CHARACTERS “Ana is a well-developed, naturalistic, compelling sommelier wunderkind in this world of wine dominated primarily by men.” “Joelle is a charismatic character with an interesting style, and the right actress could do a lot with this role, possibly serving as a hook herself.” “The writer does an excellent job with Joelle's character, infusing her with an urbane charm and hints of a sinister underbelly.” “Joelle has a curious blend of wise, sweet, and conniving, and it somehow works together as somehow endearing, before she ends up facing the consequences.” “The mentor-mentee relationship shared by Joelle and Ana is compelling, and the twist of Joelle’s deception makes for a genuinely surprising and emotionally resonant twist.? “The storytelling provides an immersive experience through a strong, layered protagonist who, instead of coming in fresh-faced and naive, has the chops to back up her ambitions.” “Joelle and Ana's chemistry is hard to define, which makes for an intriguing tension.” THE PROSPECTS “Like "The Menu", this will have a similar appeal to audiences looking to deepen their understanding of the wine trade while exploring the darker underbelly of high-priced vintages and the stories they tell.” “This script could likely be produced somewhere in the low budget range from around $10-$15 million, depending on casting.” “The writer may find themself successfully pitching this as CHEF meets SIDEWAYS.” “Despite being set in an expensive world, the production itself is relatively contained, and the script could be produced on a fairly low budget.” “Both Ana and Joelle's roles could easily attract prominent actors who could help secure financing.” “This script has an air of maturity and intelligence about it that should serve it very well on the market.”