"Long before The Exotic Marigold Hotel arrived, This little gem became something of a Phenomenon". David Stratton - Author/Film critic
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THE ROAD TO HOPE
An Extraordinary True Story Coming to the Big Screen
Currently Packaging Cast and Financing
A Beach St Productions, Redman Entertainments and Midnight Express (US) Production
Bob Hope appears in this screenplay with the permission of the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation. Use of his name and likeness is licensed through agreement with the Foundation.
THE ROAD TO HOPE
Set in the small coastal town of Laurieton, New South Wales, Australia, in August 1944, The Road to Hope is an uplifting coming-of-age drama inspired by true events.
When a flying boat carrying legendary entertainer Bob Hope and his USO troupe is forced to make an emergency landing, an ordinary Australian town is transformed over the course of two unforgettable days. As Hollywood glamour collides with wartime innocence, friendships are forged, dreams are awakened, and a community discovers the extraordinary power of hope.
Blending nostalgia, humour and heart, The Road to Hope is in the spirit of Stand By Me, Belfast and My Week with Marilyn—a celebration of youth, community and the moments that shape our lives forever.
Key Creative Team
Producer: David Redman — Redman Entertainments
More than 30 years in international film and television, with producing credits including Charlie & Boots, Strange Bedfellows and Scrublands.
Writer/Director/Producer: Leigh Sheehan — Beach St Productions
Australian filmmaker with over 30 years across film, television and advertising. Directing credits include Dalkeith, 6 Plots and Under a Red Moon.
Producer: Mike Gabrawy — Midnight Express (US)
International producer whose credits include Hotel Mumbai, Resident Evil and Jungle, bringing extensive experience in Hollywood and Australian filmmaking.
Producer: Julie McBeth — Beach St Productions
Journalist, communications professional, and Producer, part of the Beach St Productions team bringing The Road to Hope to the screen.
Associate Producer: Beverley Pinder OAM
Public relations professional, businesswoman and former Melbourne City Councillor, recognised with an OAM for her service to the community.
Associate Producer & Script Consultant: Carolyn J. Carpenter
Hollywood story analyst, writer and producer, with experience reading for Sundance, Village Roadshow and filmmakers including James Cameron.
Production Designer & Poster Artist: Ralph Moser
Production designer and illustrator whose feature credits include Charlie & Boots, Strange Bedfellows and Till Human Voices Wake Us. On The Beach, Nightmares and Dreamscapes
Editor: Jane Moran
AACTA Award-winning editor of Only the Dead, with extensive experience across Australian and international screen productions.
Costume Designer: Marion Boyce
Multiple AACTA Award-winning costume designer acclaimed for The Dressmaker, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and Ladies in Black.
Music: John Foreman OAM
Composer, pianist and musical director known for Australian Idol, Carols by Candlelight and “The Flame” from the Sydney 2000 Olympic opening ceremony.
Be Part of The Road to Hope
We welcome conversations with potential partners interested in bringing this extraordinary story to audiences.
The Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation has no financial involvement in this production and will not benefit from any monies generated by its release
Valley of The Falcon
Original Story: leigh Sheehan
Screenplay: Leigh Sheehan
Additional material: Tim Patterson
Format: Feature Film - Action Adventure
Valley of the Falcon is a muscular, contemporary survival thriller with a rock-and-roll heart. At the height of their fame, Black River agreed to a quick goodwill tour for the troops in Afghanistan. But when their convoy is obliterated in the mountains and their bassist is killed, the band is pulled into a chaotic clash between a principled Mujahideen commander and a brutal Taliban warlord.
What follows is a collision of cultures, egos, and raw survival instincts: a hostage escape, a sabotaged Buzkashi-match ransom, a Blackhawk rescue, and a helicopter shoot-down triggered by Kabul’s own defence grid.
Fifteen years later, with the files unsealed, the band’s frontman finally tells the truth, not the heroic myth the public wanted, but the real story of friendship, failure, and the noise that never leaves you.
It’s Black Hawk Down meets Almost Famous , a fresh, emotional war-zone adventure told through the eyes of men who were never supposed to be there.
When the music stops,Survival begins..
Hello
I
Must Be
Going
Illustration from the Book Art Ducko
Hello, I Must be Going
Screenplay: Leigh Sheehan
Producer: David Redman
The film opens in 1933, behind the scenes of Paramount Studios during the production of "Duck Soup," capturing the Marx Brothers at a pivotal moment. As Zeppo announces his departure from the act, the brothers gather, prompting a nostalgic journey through their past.
Flashbacks transport us to their humble beginnings in Brooklyn, where young Julius (Groucho) dreams of fame. Encouraged by their indomitable mother, Minnie, and guided by their vaudevillian uncle, Al Shean, the brothers, Chico, Harpo, Groucho, Gummo and Zeppo form "The Four Nightingales." Their initial performances are met with indifference, but through perseverance and Minnie's unyielding belief, they hone their comedic craft.
The narrative delves into their early struggles, including a failed silent film endeavor, highlighting the challenges of transitioning their act to the screen. Despite setbacks, their unique brand of humour evolves, leading to their Broadway successes with shows like "The Cocoanuts" and "Animal Crackers." Their journey is marked by personal sacrifices, sibling rivalries, and the ever-present pressure to innovate.
Returning to the present, the brothers confront the changing landscape of entertainment and their uncertain future post-Paramount. Through candid conversations and comedic exchanges, they reaffirm their bond and commitment to their art.
"Hello, I Must be Going" is a heartfelt and humorous exploration of the Marx Brothers' legacy, celebrating their resilience, familial ties, and the timeless impact of their comedy.