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13. International Screenwriters´ Workshop & Master ClassES 201313. International Screenwriters´ Workshop & Master ClassES 2013MY GRANDPA IS AN ALIEN (Synopsis)UNDAUNTED (Synopsis)Irena KRČCELIĆCroatiaScreenwriterIrena Krčelić is a Croatian screenwriter with a 12-yeartrack record in writing for television (sitcom & serialdrama) and her first feature film for children is currentlyin post-production.In 2003 she co-founded the annual scriptwritingworkshop “Palunko” under Croatian Film Associationin Zagreb, and is now proud to be celebrating its tenthanniversary.She studied history and indology at Faculty ofHumanities and Social Sciences and dramaturgy at theAcademy of Dramatic Arts, both in Zagreb.Apart from writing, Irena has a passion for chocolatecake, comics and guerrilla crochet.Twin brothers Bingo and Kliker (10) are passionatetechie inventors who share the same dream. Theywant to build a rocket that can fly to the stars.Then a strange old man (72) turns up on their doorstep, claimingto be their long-lost grandfather and a veteran space engineer.The boys are jubilant! They have just gained a grandfather and ascientific mentor who can help them make their dream a reality.However, it soon becomes clear that this is no ordinaryfamily reunion. This enigmatic stranger is not really theirgrandfather but a lonely shipwrecked alien who is stranded onEarth, trying to repair his spaceship in order to go home.While the boys try to assist „Grandpa“ track down the plutoniumhe needs to send his rocket back into outer space, they helphim to find something far more valuable. A sense of family.“Grandpa“ finaly finds a home on his adopted planet, and thetwin boys Bingo and Kliker get the grandfather they havealways longed for, but have never known – until now.Faced with the decision of whether to attempt to assassinate Hitler Churchill andRoosevelt decide instead to target Hitler’s most likely successor, ReinhardHeydrich, operational head of the SS and Reichsprotektor’s of the Czech Republic.Believing Hitler’s failures in Russia may lead to a mutiny within his own ranksthat could in the Fuhrer’s downfall, the Allies move quickly to eliminate the 34year old Heydrich. A team of Czech commandos led by Jan Kubis is sent into theirhome country to plan and execute the assassination. On landing theircommanding officer is killed forcing Jan to take charge and defend himself againsta suspicious resistance network that itself has been depleted. In spite of the odds,Jan and his men decide to continue the mission. During his reconnaissance Jandiscovers his ex-girlfriend Anna works for Heydrich and maybe romanticallyinvolved with him also suspecting her four year old child Pavo may be Heydrich’s.Facing an impossible task absent help from someone on the inside, Jansuppresses his emotions and enlists the help of Anna to carry out his mission.Heydrich, meanwhile, invites Anna to join him on his eventual move to Berlin. Shestalls asking for time to decide. At the same time, during mission preparations Janreconnects with Anna romantically discovering he is the father of her child Pavo.Without warning Heydrich packs up for Berlin forcing Anna to decide on the spotwhether she will join him. Not wanting to continue her relationship with Heydrichbut knowing Jan will miss his chance at killing Heydrich if she does not go, shejoins Heydrich in his car on the way to the airport. Before leaving she contactsJan and convinces Heydrich to follow a route, that unbeknownst to the SS General,will lead to an ambush. At the ambush point Heydrich’s car rounds the corner toface Jan who points his gun at Heydrich and freezes...seeing Anna in the car. Histeammate Josef manages to not hesitate and throws a grenade at Heydrichwounding him badly. Jan and his men get away while Heydrich is taken tohospital along with Anna. Jan and his men meet at a Church to plan their escape.Meanwhile Heydrich dies in the operating room while Anna is allowed to leave.Unknown to her she is followed by the SS.Back at the Church Jan decides to forego leaving with his buddies and insteadgoes back to find Anna. Jan meets up with Anna and Pavo at her house andproceeds to have an emotional reunion where Jan discovers Pavo is in fact hischild, (conceived four years before Jan was taken to a Gestapo prison beforesubsequently escaping to the UK.)Michael RISLEYCanadaScreenwiter / DirectorFollowing completion of the Neighborhood Playhouse’stwo year acting program in NY, Michael produced andstarred in “REVOLUTION#9” in 2001 along withAdrienne Shelly and Spalding Gray. The film debuted atboth the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals to criticalacclaim. It went on to win “Best Film DepictingSchizophrenia” from the World Neurology Society andis seen today as a valuable reference for health careprofessionals specializing in the illness. In addition toother acting roles in theater and in films such as“BUTTERFLY ON A WHEEL” and “POKER CLUB”, Michaeldirected and produced numerous short films for theEuropean website BabelGum from 2009-2010.Michael is currently preparing to direct his screenplay,UNDAUNTED, the story of the Heydrich assassination inWW2. In addition, he hosts a website dedicated toForgotten Stories from WW2 where each month a newshort documentary is posted featuring a lost story.Glarus AlpsThe three of them make their way to the Church in the hopes of escaping and totheir surprise find Jan’s men waiting for them. The SS, who had followed themfrom Anna’s house, attack the Church. During the melee only Anna and Pavomanage to escape while Jan and his men face off against hundreds of SS troops.During the stand-off three of Jan’s men are killed leaving only himself and Josef tomove to the crypt and tunnel where Anna escaped. At this point the tunnel hascaved in leaving no choice for Jan and Josef but to fight to the end. As the crypt isflooded by fire hoses Josef asks Jan to take his life with his last bullet to which Janreluctantly agrees. Alone, Jan stays above the rising water and manages tocommunicate with Anna through the rubble. They exchange a few last words witheach other before Jan hands Anna a note, says goodbye, and drowns.Years later, Anna reads the note to Pavo it turns out Jan had written when he hadfirst met Pavo as a four year old. In the note Jan tells Pavo that while Jan is deadhis soul lives on in Pavo and Pavo must not forget that his father’s (Jan), actionswill define Pavo’s own character. These were the actions of a proud man thatfinally realized personal redemption. “Be true to yourself no matter the cost” areJan’s final words to his son.road along the shores of Lake Thun22 23