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Harvey

Specialty

High concept action films

Bio
Member of WGAw since 1990. Sold two features to Warner Brothers and one to Columbia/Sony. Primarily write in the action genre.
Los Angeles
Limited Availability
Action, Thriller, Documentary
Website

Some of my Scripts

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Civilians

When a brilliant, sociopathic money‑launderer funds an anarchist cell and publicly hunts the civilians who foiled his attack, an unlikely band of sport shooters — a PR man, a pilot, a banker and a public defender — must fight to protect their families and survive the manhunt, drawing a city, the media and Homeland into a tense moral crucible.

When a brilliant, sociopathic money‑launderer funds an anarchist cell and publicly hunts the civilians who foiled his attack, an unlikely band of sport shooters — a PR man, a pilot, a banker and a public defender — must fight to protect their families and survive the manhunt, drawing a city, the media and Homeland into a tense moral crucible.

Audience Emotional Journey
Writing Craft Metrics

UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The script's unique selling proposition is its exploration of what happens when ordinary, law-abiding citizens with specialized skills (sport shooting) are forced to use those skills for survival against domestic terrorists. Unlike typical vigilante stories, these characters aren't seeking justice but are reluctantly drawn into a conflict that questions the boundaries of self-defense, media responsibility, and civilian response to terrorism in modern America.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The story explores the moral complexities of vigilantism in a contemporary urban setting.
  • Major Twist: The revelation that the characters are being targeted by a well-organized gang adds layers of tension.
  • Distinctive Setting: The juxtaposition of suburban life with intense urban violence creates a striking contrast.