A ONE-HOUR DRAMATIC, HISTORICAL-FICTION TV THRILLER
BY JEFF MUSTARD
Meet Antonio CAbrerA...
The Cuban
Count of Monte cristo!
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The Cuban
LOGLINE
"Exile" is a one-hour, weekly dramatic historical-fiction TV thriller best described as a Cuban "Count of Monte Cristo." The protagonist, Antonio Cabrera, is a boat mechanic in Fidel Castro's Cuban Navy. He is falsely imprisoned when his naval colleagues lie and conspire against him. After 13 years in La Cabaña Prison, after being framed for murder, he escapes to Miami in 1975, finding himself at the epicenter of the explosive anti-Castro sentiment that divides the city's politics and culture.
AWARDS
Finalist - One-Hour, Drama, TV Pilot - Miami Screenplay Awards - Top 4, more than 1000 National Submissions
Finalist - Writer's Digest Screen/TV Writing Contest - 2nd place from 230+ National Submissions ($525 prize money)
Semifinalist, Screencraft Virtual Pitchfest Contest
Quarter Finalist, WeScreenplay TV Writing Competition
ScriptXpert - Script- Consider | Writer -Consider
WeScreenPlay - Script - Consider
The Reviews are in!
See what Hollywood script coverage companies are saying about 'Exile'
CHARACTERS
“In their introductions, you do an amazing job of setting up characters. With Antonio, in particular, his dashing, yet not egotistical manner is well communicated. Without even needing to say it, we understand that he will be the hero of our story.”
DIALOGUE
“The dialogue is crisp, establishing plot and character without revealing too much. Each character speaks in a way that gives them a voice.”
MARKETABILITY
“Exile presents a compelling story with a rich world and cast of characters that keeps the reader engaged and hungry to watch where the story leads. “
PLOT/STRUCTURE
“The plot of the piece functions well in that it is effectively suspenseful, offering cliffhangers at pivotal moments, establishing a clear world that teases and book-ends a single A-story.”
WRITING SKILLS
“The author demonstrates clear skill in terms of narrative construction. The author’s skill in prose tends to shine in longer, descriptive passages. “
Listen to ANTONIO CABRERA's Gut WRENCHING PRISON SPEECH
Antonio Cabrera, the show’s lead character, has been rotting away in La Cabaña Prison, Fidel Castro’s Cuban gulag, for 6 years.
This highly-produced audio scene is an exposition delivered by Antonio to his new-found friend, Don Manolo, a former academic who was also jailed by Castro. Antonio shares with Don Manolo some fond memories.
This narrative was written as an opportunity to showcase the remarkable “whistling talent” of world-class whistling impresario, Geert Chatrou whose extraordinary whistling and custom music tracks comprise the sound design.
Meet the Team Behind 'Exile'
Jeff Mustard
TV Show Creator | Writer
Geert Chatrou
Whistling impresario & Composer