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EDISON: Illuminated
EDISON: Illuminated
Feature
· Historical · 119 pages
Was Thomas Edison the world's greatest inventor or an idea thief who manipulated public opinion? The incredible story of the electric light is told in this compelling exploration of a controversial American icon.
Written by
Michael Dorian and Alex Lyras
1 Accolade
Accolade Highlights
Quarterfinalist,
Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards Fall 2023
2 Writers
New York, NY
Michael Dorian’s script about Thomas Edison, RACE TO THE LIGHT, was optioned by Castle Rock Entertainment. The screenplay also won the Tribeca Film Institute's screenwriting competition and was awarded a Sloan Foundation grant. He produced and directed the feature-length documentary PIZZA! THE MOVIE, which had its television premier on The Document...
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- Verified WGA Member
Los Angeles, CA
Alex Lyras has sold pilots to NBC, FOX and WB, and developed shows for Jerry Bruckheimer and Joel Silver. His screenplay, ALVA, won the Alfred P. Sloan Grant from the Tribeca Film Institute. His screenplay, HOW TO ADDRESS AN ENVELOPE, was optioned with Lyras attached to direct. His roots lie in theater, where he has written/produced four Off-...
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