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It’s a privilege to work on this feature film adaptation under the leadership of producer Darren Moorman at Reserve Entertainment.
God’s Smuggler - co-written by Diederik Hoogstraten - is based on the book by the same name: a true story about Brother Andrew, a spiritually charged spy thriller set in 20th-century Europe.
While the Cold War divides the continent, a young Dutchman returns home from a traumatic tour of duty. He is ready to give up, until he finds faith and falls in love with his nurse. In this uplifting spy drama our protagonist confronts his guilt-ridden past as he seeks redemption through reckless courage and self sacrifice. Time and again he risks everything, smuggling bibles behind the Iron Curtain, while both the CIA and the KGB have eyes on him.
GOD’S SMUGGLER
COMPARABLE FILMS
While suffering Alzheimer’s, a renowned astrophysicist experiences a miraculous reawakening. Once he realizes he's been given more time, the story turns into an adventurous road movie / buddy movie as the agnostic scientist and his devoutly Christian nurse race to track down his wife.
Written by Robert Brody, this is an uplifting, powerful screenplay. We are pleased to join Robert as a producing partner as we bring this story to life.
GALAXIES
A true story of survival, then redemption, as a Bulgarian pastor is jailed and tortured for 13 years after refusing to endorse communism from his pulpit. This screen story of Haralan Popov is based on the incredible memoir Tortured for His Faith: a man who is punished for his unshakable faith in God, and who ultimately makes it out thanks that very same faith.
Reserve Entertainment and Door of Hope International will be producing this film, written by Diederik Hoogstraten.
AMERICAN SPY
We love beautifully crafted psychological dramas with smart elements of mystery on a foundation of faith set in middle America. Of course, such gems are rare. But they do exist. William Kent Krueger wrote the award-winning Ordinary Grace - his gorgeous meditation on life and death in 1960s Minnesota - and it was received with rave reviews and a well-earned spot on the New York Times bestseller list.
We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of the rights to Ordinary Grace. Fuelbreak Road is the perfect place for its adaptation. It has moved millions of readers in numerous languages; we will do our very best to produce a worthy screen adaptation.
ordinary grace
Ultrarunner Scott Jurek has long been one of the best, most recognized and widely known endurance athletes on the planet. But when he attempted a speed record on the Appalachian Trail, there was more at stake than speed and endurance. Scott and his wife Jenny had gone through great pain as they tried to have children. On the trails, Scott and Jenny - who supported her husband - were forced to battle their agony and dig deep to find hope.
North, which they co-wrote, is the gorgeous reflection of this physical and emotional journey. We at Fuelbreak Road share the Jurek’s love of the wilderness, so we will do everything to maintain the spirit of freedom, joy and thoughtfulness as we adapt North for the screen.
north
Tom Provost has written numerous terrific stories for the screen, including Under Suspicion and The Presence. In addition he mentors, edits, doctors and teaches.
Now, Tom has partnered with Zach Stratton to write The Instrument: the tale of Dane, a classic action hero with debilitating mental issues. The Instrument is a deeply felt, fast-paced psychological action thriller about a good guy losing his way, looking to find a path out of his mess.
We are excited to represent the story and its brilliant writers.
THE INSTRUMENT
Tom Provost
