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From Novel to Screen: Infinity's Gateway

The transition of Infinity’s Gateway from novel to screenplay began when the book caught the eye of a very talented producer. The screenplay focuses on facing the unknown and the struggle to survive in a completely hostile environment. When a navy ship is pulled into another dimension, the crew finds themselves totally isolated from the world they knew. Maintaining the heart of his novel, the power of cinema to bring parallel dimensions and mysterious disappearances to life will bring the audience into the story on a personal level.

Cinematic Adventures Born from Military Science Fiction

Infinity's Gateway was my first novel adapted into a screenplay, transforming its military sci-fi suspense into a visual experience. The adaptation process involved reimagining the narrative for film, which required a sharp focus on dynamic action, concise dialogue, and emphasizing the mysterious, cinematic elements that define the story.

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The Five Key Collective

Joan Tankersley

Joan Tankersley is a Nashville-based Creative Producer with over 30 years of experience in Entertainment and Media. An award-winning Creative Director, she has a passion for on-camera and stage productions, complemented by skills in production design, wardrobe supervision, and Entertainment brand strategy. As a co-founder of an award-winning production company in TX, she honed her writing, directing, and producing abilities. 
 
Through her company, Five Key Collective, she has developed a diverse portfolio in film, episodic content, and musical theater, filming in the US and internationally. Recently, she served as the sales agent and showrunner for a series of successful feature documentaries during the pandemic. Currently, she focuses on feature films and series within the faith-inspired market.
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Thoughts on Infinity's Gateway

James Parker’s work arrived on my desk with the endorsement of a seasoned literary connection. He insisted I take a look at Infinity’s Gateway, knowing my love of science fiction series and their rich other-world narratives. This was the beginning of an odyssey that revealed a trilogy of cinematic tales, each crafted to draw you deeper and deeper into a reflective work of classic sci-fi, entrenched in a military thriller. This one will take you on a thrilling ride deep into the past, the future, and the unknown. This one deserves a big screen. I have an idea, “Let’s make a movie, James Parker!”

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