This film has been budgeted at US$20M dollars. We need US$1.4M dollars in development funding to package the film and finance startup expenses for the project.
Filming will take place in Hamilton, Bermuda, the Sargasso Sea, and a set for the mythical continent of Atlantis. Domestic filming locations will also be scouted to take advantage of State tax incentives to further finance the project. A proposed shooting date has been set for July 2024.
The supernatural thriller genre has proven to be a lucrative market in recent years, with audiences showing a growing appetite for stories that explore the supernatural and the unknown. From blockbuster franchises like "Twilight" and "The Conjuring" to critically acclaimed series like "Stranger Things" and "American Horror Story," there is no shortage of evidence to suggest that audiences are hungry for stories that push the boundaries of reality and delve into the realm of the supernatural. So in summary, with a $20-30 million production budget and good marketing/distribution, this screenplay has the elements to build a solid box office hit in the $225-300 million worldwide range. Strong reviews/buzz could push it to the higher end or even exceed expectations given the intriguing premise and storytelling. International audiences in particular may embrace this type of supernatural love story.