Hollywood, CA (PRWeb) January 16, 2007 -- Writer/producer, Deborah Franco, announced today that she has secured the option rights to make two films. Franco will write and produce both biopic feature film projects. The first project will be a film based on the true-life story of a decorated Vietnam War hero and internationally-renowned artist Jesse Trevino. In 1969, the young Trevino was attending the prestigious New York Art Institute on scholarship when he was called into active duty in Vietnam.
Struck by a grenade, Trevino tragically lost his right arm and spent two years recuperating in a hospital and then began the agonizing journey of learning how to paint with his left hand. Trevino went on to become one of the most respected artists of his generation and the only U.S. Latino artist to have his critically acclaimed work permanently hanging at the Smithsonian as well as in galleries across the country. In 1999, as part of an international art summit in Chile, every first lady in the world was asked to select one artist to represent their country and Trevino was selected by First Lady Hilary Clinton. The working title for this project is "The Color of Courage."
Franco also has obtained the rights to make a film based on the true-life story of 15-year-old Latina dancing phenom, Nathalie Calderon, who lost her leg at the age of just one, due to a rare condition. Against all odds, Calderon went on to win three dance scholarships in Florida and was recently featured on MSNBC. Nathalie has won the hearts of national and international press for her personal triumphs and defeating all odds. The working title for this project is "Unstoppable."
"I'm thrilled that both Jesse and Nathalie have entrusted their inspiring stories to me. These are individuals who haven't allowed overwhelming obstacles to prevent them from realizing their dreams. I believe people want to see that kind of hope depicted on the screen. As a filmmaker, I'm committed to creating the most compelling projects possible" said Franco. "As a Latina, I'm proud as well as motivated to authentically portray these two Latinos who have extraordinary stories to share. Jesse is a national treasure and his experience could not be timelier. He constantly visits soldiers who are coming home without their limbs and telling them if he could do it, they can too. That's truly amazing." Franco added. The fact that both these individuals are Latino is secondary. The common denominator is that they are American stories with universal messages about what the human spirit can achieve. I'm confident these projects will captivate both the U.S. Latino and non-Latino entertainment consumer and am hopeful the movie studios will agree."
A former recording artist, Deborah Franco segued into producing in 2002 and began writing shortly after a serendipitous meeting with actor Tom Selleck, who encouraged her to write. Franco has several film and television projects in development, including afeature with Martin-Chase Productions. Debra Martin-Chase is also attached to produce one of Franco's television pilots. Franco made her directorial debut last year in a short starring Ricardo Antonio Chavira ("Desperate Housewives") and Yeniffer Behrens ("A Day Without a Mexican"). Prior to her recording career, Franco was a senior vice-president at Hill and Knowlton, a WPP company where she successfully established their national Hispanic Marketing Practice.
Her literary managers are Sean Davis and Randy Warner of The Phoenix Organization. She is represented by Jay Cooper, Chair, Los Angeles Entertainment Division at Greenberg Traurig Law Firm.
Featured articles on Deborah Franco :
www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-fi-latino15oct15,0,606368,print.story
The Wall Street Journal November 13, 2002 Los Roqueros: Latinos Like MTV, Not Telemundo
Hollywood Reporter June 18, 1999 Latinos Poised for Mainstream Success.
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