WRITING
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Shattering Thrones
Shattering Thrones is the first novel in a planned series written by Matthew Grimes, with plans for it to be adapted to the screen. Set in a land where magic has been outlawed, it follows a warlock named Stefan who spits in a soldier’s eye and is forced to become the food taster - and poison tester - of the human king after an assassination attempt.
Behind Closed Doors
Inspired by true events, Behind Closed Doors is a spec script for a planned television series. The show follows a staff of Resident Assistants (RAs) attending an arts college as they navigate the increasingly complicated pressures of adulthood through their experiences with school, work, and relationships. As they attempt to swallow their own struggles in favor of helping others, these RAs are forced to deal with issues of identity, ethics, power, betrayal, and love.
Pressure
Pressure is a short film which follows Elliot Royal, a rising star struggling to adjust to his newfound fame. As he grapples with the increasingly demanding lifestyle unfolding before him, he seeks the counsel of a therapist to gain insight on his burnout, a dead-end he never anticipated coming to by entering a creative industry. Inspired by Lorde’s album Solar Power and the IATSE strikes, the film tackles exploitation, ambition, fulfillment, and gratitude.