Interview with Screenwriter David Hearne (Starfarers & Tharnians In Space)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about?

David Hearne: Old hat good guys versus bad guys in space. Twist is Earth are really the bad guys. Mirrors the U.S war in IRAQ via subtext. It’s an older screenplay brought back to life recently.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Space Opera

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

I’m not sure it should, it’s a bit dated now. I wrote it a long time ago. Some bits work but others not so much. I do think it’s still entertaining though.

4. How would you describe this script in two words?

Galactic candy.

5. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?

Aliens followed by Casablanca

6. How long have you been working on this screenplay?

It took me a year with many revisits.

7. How many stories have you written?

A dozen…