Interview with Screenwriter ML De La Garza (Indigenous)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about?

ML De La Garza: A worldwide invasion by indigenous lifeforms from the deep waters of Earth. Based on the Aquatic Ape Hypothesis (AAH), the invaders seek the extinction of man forcing humans to search for a safe route through the city of Corpus Christi, Texas while learning new rules for survival of the fittest.

Structured with five acts & a teaser, the serialized family drama pilot Indigenous is a mixture of action-adventure, romance, and science fiction. The springboards rely on the conflicts between characters instead of outside provocations.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Action/Science Fiction

3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

Indigenous is a modern invasion story that combines the search for humanity (as seen in the Walking Dead) with the action/adventure feel of what it means to fight for survival in a hostel world (akin…