King of the Feather Wars
King of the Feather Wars is an independent film project directed by Tim Fitzharris, produced by Jennifer and Jesse Fitzharris.
Principal shooting is scheduled to begin in early 2024 on the tropical resort island of Bohol, Philippines.
The Feather Wars script was in development for 10 years and earned numerous accolades including semi-finalist at Los Angeles International Film Festival 2021 and finalist at Creative World Awards 2021.
A Far Away Life, a film written, produced and directed by Fitzharris in the Philippines in 2012 and featuring Joross Gamboa and Cesar Montano is the informing precursor to the screen production of King of the Feather Wars.
Writer and director Fitzharris has authored 30 books on wilderness and wildlife including the top selling Audubon Society Guide to Landscape Photography. He was monthly columnist for 7 years at Popular Photography, then the world's largest photo magazine .
Synopsis
FLYING FORESKIN and an impromptu crucifixion in a mango tree launch two country-singing teens, Beau and Annie, on an island-hopping romp across the Philippines.
Hard times set them to scamming cockfights with their overweight transgender rooster while Annie’s jacked, tricycle-racing boyfriend and his "Midnight Rocket" keep them one step ahead of the police and their sadistic, poultry-obsessed stepfather.
Meanwhile the cavalry is on the way in the guise of their real dad, an alcoholic cowboy from Texas with a love of karaoke. But the kids' luck runs out when Beau risks all by entering their lovable battle cock in the Slasher Derby Championships.
To be shot on location in real sunlight, this is not a film for hankie whiners .
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A Far Away Life
Philppines in My Heart
Tim Fitzharris
“Quirky and fun, this action-comedy uses vivid descriptions to conjure a strong sense of place that transports the audience to the crazy world of a blended family in the Philippines."
THE BLACK LIST
March 23, 2021
"King of the Feather Wars is such a fun film with quirky, colorful characters, well thought out relationships, an entertaining plot and deep themes. This film explores abuse, family, love, competition, success, alcoholism, and manages to do this in a lighthearted comedic tone. This film presents as a dark comedy/dramedy."
Launch Pad
August 21, 2021
Story Analyst CC187
"King of the Feather Wars is a charming, slightly absurdist comedy with a charismatic protagonist and several exciting action set-pieces. The Filipino cockfighting scene is a deep well to draw from, and this story succeeds in being hilarious and ultimately heartfelt.
WESCREENPLAY
November 10, 2020
“The story is engaging, vibrant, and full of life. The themes of class and coming of age are rendered poignantly, and the story has a lot of fun learning from classic literature and borrowing some content from great authors like Mark Twain.”
WESCREENPLAY
November 17, 2020
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King of the Feather Wars
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An inadvertent flying foreskin and a near crucifixion in a mango tree launch two country-singing teens, Beau and Annie, on an island-hopping romp across the Philippines.
Hard times set them to scamming cockfights with a lovable overweight rooster while Annie’s jacked, tricycle-racing boyfriend and his "Midnight Rocket" keep them one step ahead of the police and their homophobic stepfather.
But their luck runs out when Beau risks all at the Slasher Derby Championships. Shot on location in full sunlight, this is not a film for whiners, weepers, or weak-bladdered candy suckers.
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