Script guidelines and
Character Bios and Superpowers

Existing New Phoenix Filmworks copyrighted characters include:

RetroGirl--Time manipulation, time travel and teleportation. After the incident at Spectre Mine in the Arizona Territory in 1885, and her resurrection at the Spectre Industrial Park in 2008, its unknown if she can be killed. Godlike in her abilities. Serene and almost happy-go-lucky.

PowerCat--Electromagnatism. Offensively--powerbolts of electricity, estimated at over 75,000 volts--Defensively-EM Shockwave that disables electric systems in a 50 meter radius. Concussion from the shockwave will knock down opponents with the force of 1.5 Gs.

Black Talon--originally, former gymnast with mechanical gripping claws that can create 2000 KGs P.S.I. in 3.5 seconds. Black Talon has been moved forward 15 years by RetroGirl and who also now has a synaptic bio-interface that now ties her nervous system to her exponentially increased gripping power... allowing her to lift (and throw) heavier objects like cars, and pull down buildings.

ActionGirl--No superpower...just damn lucky in most situations.Good street fighter.

The Girl in the Black Mask--Empath. Can alter a person's personality severely with touch. Not fully ready for full street combat.

Omega Girl--Excellent deductive reasoning...more like a 19th century super sleuth set in the 21st Century. Good street fighter, former gymnast....Omega Girl is similar to ActionGirl in that she has no superpower...just a sense of right and wrong and does something about it.

more on the super character after the Guidelines, below.

BASIC GUIDELINES FOR SCRIPTWRITING FOR NEW PHOENIX FILMWORKS

As you know, New Phoenix Filmworks doesn't do anything pornographic...and unlike the X-Men films with the character Mystique or the Watchmen film with Dr. Manhattan--we do not do depictions of nudity...but we do want our female heroines to be sexy and suggestive in both word and action. We also love to 'frame' our stories with a touch of either horror or humor. Sexy, double-entendre dialogue from the talent is encouraged, as our situations that our 90% male comic book audience will enjoy--bondage, fight/action scenes, unmaskings, transformations, and of course peril, peril, PERIL!

Be creative in your approach...there are classic Peril situations that can be depicted...but don't be afraid to try something new that seems dangerous or edgy...but use common sense--depict something that can be done within physical reason. Do not do the same type of peril over and over again...nothing turns off an audience faster. Be creative!

We're getting pretty good with our green screen technology...so that will help in your peril depiction decisions...

In your structure, try to start off with a bang...or build to a First Encounter our heroine will deal with. If you don't know what writing structure is, look up the works of Syd Field, Christopher Vogler and of course, Joseph Campbell.

Finally, two things-- an Andyism to remember from the NPF school of screenwriting:

1) "Nobody wants to be first, everybody wants to be second"--

Remember Alien? With the chest-bursting? Before that, no one was doing anything like that...after, there had to be at least 20 rip offs of that scene. We're also guilty of not doing everything unique as well...but at least we're aware of it and try new things. We don't want this sub-genre to turn out like the vampire sub-genre..one that is so static and creatively stifled and hasn't changed in 50 years...don't be afraid to take chances in your script!

and a quote attributed to Woody Guthrie, American philosopher:

"Any damn fool can make something complicated...it takes a genius to keep it simple."

Don't try to impress with a complicated script it would take millions to shoot...impress with something that can be executed efficiently and relatively inexpensively for maximum entertainment value. Think about that.

Scripts will pay $150-$250 depending on how closely our guidelines are followed, entertainment value, and length. You will be credited by name, or a non-de-plume if you prefer. If you're not sure about something, ask, don't assume. If you're really good and reliable, repeat assignments will follow.

Good Luck!

RETROGIRL/JESSICA de la FUENTE

Age: Standard Greenwich Earth Time—23

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona USA

Superpower: time manipulation to a factor of 10. Direct Synaptic Bio-Interface (DSBI) implanted into her cerebral cortex by RetroWoman in initial encounter allows her to access Imaginary Time powered by the Sun …access off the charts—best guess of Solar power access to ‘fuel’ RetroGirl: 24 million million terawatts.

RetroGirl can speed up or slow down time to a factor of ten…as a result, she can appear to be 10x stronger and faster than a normal female human of the same stature. She seems to be able to hit an opponent at 10x normal speed with 10x the normal force.

Secondary effects: Teleportation from one time and place to another. Can also momentarily defy gravity when running at full power. Can alter face and body if and when necessary.
Weaknesses: Can access this level of power for only 15 seconds per hour.

Can be killed?: Yes, during ‘recharge’. But highly unlikely, being that RetroGirl is becoming more and more clairvoyant.
Bio: Only child. Attends Phoenix State University under real name Jessica de la Fuente. Home in Scottsdale, Arizona USA. Original major: Architectual design, since changed to quantum physics.

The most ‘godlike’ of superheroines, RetroGirl is quietly setting up the players in a grand drama that is slowly taking shape…altering one collegue superheroine, and intervening only when absolutely necessary.

Enemy/rival: Influence is the only enemy whose powers are as supernatural to compete with RetroGirl. Also, Temporal Sentinels who may or may not be trying to stop RetroGirl from using her powers, or altering others.

Allies/Rival: Lt. Michelle Hurley (RetroWoman) United States of North America Chrononaut Corps, current assignment USNA Chrononaut training facility, near New Phoenix, Valles Marineris South, Mars. (fall, 2147)

POWERCAT/LINDA PEREZ

Age: 23

Hometown: Tempe, Arizona USA

Superpower: Has ability to absorb and discharge electrical field both defensively and offensively. Can also emit highly effective ElectroMagentic pulsewave (EMP) to disable all electronic equipment within a maximum radius of one kilometer.

Secondary effects: EM pulse also has residual shockwave concussive blast that can approximate the power of a low-level explosion.

Weaknesses: Ability is unstable at present. Can have superpower reversed and rendered inert under laboratory conditions.
Can be killed? Yes.
Bio: Graduate, Masters program, Arizona State University, Summa cum laude in Bioengineering Applied Sciences. Undergraduate Bachelors of Science degree, political science University of Nevada, Las Vegas. IQ tested at 205. Also, former high school cheerleader and college gymnast.

Key research assistant to Jane Coleman, director of applied sciences, military division. Home in Tempe, Arizona.

Enemy/rival: Jane Coleman, imposters, others.

Allies: None as of yet…

BLACK TALON/1) JANIE HELLER ADAMS AND 2) VICTORIA COLTER

Age: Heller, 28 (deceased) Colter 22

Hometown: (Colter) Phoenix, Arizona USA

Superpower: 1) mechanical claws that could exert 2000 pounds per square inch pressure in 3 seconds. 2) After enhancement, Smart Talons who can exert 3000 pounds per square inch in .5 seconds. Smart Talons have onboard A.I and can act remotely from or independently of Black Talon. Talons are made of an alloy Liquid Tungsten, that can increase size.

Secondary effects: Ability to alter target’s personality, due to her previous life as the empathic Girl in the Black Mask. 2) After enhancement, Direct Synaptic Bio-Interface accesses Black Talon’s cerebral cortex, nervous system and lymphatic system (adrenaline) to increase Black Talon’s strength enough to grab and lift very heavy objects like cars or tractors…or when Black Talon can pull a building down or destroy large man made buildings or other objects. The new Black Talon suit also acts as a full body, bullet-proof gilder, due to wings built into the suit. Black Talon can now glide for great distances. Weaknesses: Human, subject to exhaustion due to feats of great strength. Can be killed?: Yes. Bio: Janie Adams Heller, former socialite, with a background of privilege. Graduate Harvard University, Bachelors of Arts, International Business Relations. Older sister was secretly Black Claw, the forerunner to Black Talon. Took up the mantle after the Destruction. Olympic class gymnast. Defeated the enigmatic Obscura Prime (a living shadow superheroine turned evil) At half power, with one original Talon claw inoperative, was eventually tricked, trapped and murdered while investigating a simple robbery. Her murderers were never identified. Victoria Colter was originally the empathic Girl in the Black Mask, who during her first adventure altered ActionGirl into the evil character Equinox who stabbed her to death. RetroGirl appeared and propelled Black Mask 15 years into the future without her short term memory, and convinced her she was in fact Black Talon. Only child. Senior, undergrad, Arizona State University. Home in Phoenix, Arizona. Enemy/rival: 10,000 criminals running loose in Phoenix area, after the Destruction, others especially during the Visit during the Strangers coming to Town adventure. and Dr. Michelle Medra (Influence) Also, Obscura Prime vs the original Black Talon (Heller) Allies; RetroGirl, Joshua “Longshot” Charon, Jane Twentynine, Danica Nyx (Obscura Proxima)

ACTIONGIRL/ALISON SMITH

Age: 20

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona USA

Superpower: None, though now altered into the evil Equinox part of the time, has Enhanced adrenilyne and impervious to pain during her Equinox lapses. Secondary effects: Almost uncanny ability to avoid death and to draw danger to her. Weaknesses: Normal female, can be subjected to Can be killed?: Yes. Bio: Underclassman, Phoenix State University, majoring in mass communications. One of four children, last born. Adventurous spirit and daring. Home: Glendale, Arizona. Enemy/rival: has taken on common criminals and mostly won, though nearly killed by two criminals who had plotted to steal a casino armored truck filled with cash. ActionGirl thwarted them, was tied up and left to die in a car accident when she was rescued at the last minute by The Girl in the Black Mask. also Influence (Dr. Michelle Medra) Allies: The Girl in the Black Mask