Feature Film title: Haines Code

Logline: The number one box office star in 1920s Hollywood is forced to choose between his career and the man he loves.

"Haines Code" (IMDB) is an original screenplay, U.S. copyrighted & filed with the Writers Guild of America. Budget has been developed and currently pitching to production companies, select investors, and talent.

Director: Paul Baker

Writers: Paul Baker, Ellis Stump, Neeta Thadani (1st-time feature writers!)

DP: Nathan Haugaard

Audience: Prestige drama, LGBTQ+, awards circuit

Targets: Sundance, TIFF, Telluride

Awards: Screenplay in 4 festivals (Cinequest, Manchester, etc.)

Status: Seeking Financing Partners

Budget: $5,000,000

Comps: Moonlight, $1.5M · $27M Gross · Oscar Best Picture

Call Me By Your Name, $3.5M · $41.9M Gross · Oscar Nominated