My Reel Life
Logline
My Reel Life is a poignant recollection of the life of David Horgan, a small town boy who rose to a coveted post as producer of Will Smith music videos. Horgan recalls his early days of little league baseball to his migration to film school and an early days with his partner Scott Kalvert.
Genre
Biographical
Short Summary
David Horgan was raised in West Springfield, Ma. He rose from middle school sports loser to become a top producer of music videos for Will Smith, Mark Wahlberg and New Kids on the Block. Later he started a program for inner-city kids and arranged student meetings with Tom Hanks and others.
David Horgan played a crucial role in the election of Congressman Richard Neal and used his compensation to build up his program for inner-city youth.
Setting
Boston, Nyc, LA
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Rags to Riches
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: David Horgan
Age: 59
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Aggressive,Decisive,Selfless,Outspoken,Skillful,Funny,Visionary,Educated,Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Scott Kalvert
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Aggressive,Blunt,Outspoken,Leader
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Development Pitch
In the spirit of films like "FREEDOM WRITERS" "THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS" AND "RUDY" David Horgan's book "My Reel Life" chronicles a small town boy's story of courage and drive that led this middle class nobody to Hollywood. In this story, Horgan and his partner Scott Kalvert (Parents Just Don't Understand, Basketball Diaries) rise from being college friends to producing national music video and film work with Will Smith, Mark Wahlberg and many other celebrities helping them launch their careers. The book also contains the secret behind the popular "Parents Just Don't Understand" that nobody knows. Horgan uses his background and connections to work with inner-city youth in the present day.