THE BACK STORY
The EAthlete's Journey
(2015-2016)
The Origin
The EAthlete is inspired by the true story of the Scott family. The siblings grew up in a competitive household and a father (Chad Scott Sr) who played 11 seasons in the NFL. These experiences led Michael Scott to originally write the film and produce this highlight reel for his father.
Chad Scott Sr's NFL Career Highlight Reel Produced by Michael Scott (2015)
Senior Thesis Script
The EAthlete became Michael's senior thesis screenplay. He graduated second in his class, showcasing his innate talent for storytelling.
Michael Scott and Morehouse's top film students at NYU's TISCH Film School with Legendary Icon Spike Lee (2016)
Script Sent to Hollywood
After working in Hollywood for 20 years, Michael's professor Adisa Iwa thought The EAthlete was so good that he sent it out to major studio producers in Hollywood.
Left to Right: Legendary Film Writer Richard Wesley, "The EAthlete" Writer Michael Scott, Current Disney Writer Terrance Daye, and Film Writing Professor Adisa Iwa (2016)
(2017-2018)
Hollywood Takes Notice
About six months after being sent to Hollywood, The EAthlete garnered significant interest from major studio producers, including legendary producer and Warner Brother Studios casting director Reuben Cannon.
Left to Right: Adisa Iwa, Reuben Cannon, and Michael Scott at a Call of Duty ESports League Competition (2017)
The EAthlete Signs Its First Shopping Agreement
After expressing significant interest in The EAthlete script, Reuben Cannon and his production team presented Michael with a Shopping Agreement in exchange for permission to showcase the story to major film studios in Hollywood.
Entertainment Attorney Bernie Lawrence-Watkins shaking hands with Michael Scott after providing him with legal representation for the Shopping Agreement (2018)
Sivaun Scott Auditions For the Lead Role
At first, the Production companies wanted an A-List actor to play the lead role of Darius in The EAthlete Film; however, once Michael fought to have his brother audition to play the role inspired by him, Sivaun made a great first impression!
Sivaun Scott during his first audition with Reuben Cannon at Bobcat Studios in Atlanta, GA (2018)
(2019-2021)
Sivaun Scott Goes Viral
After starting a Youtube Channel and creating content with his brothers, Sivaun Scott went viral on Instagram showcasing his skills as a four fingered basketball player and gamer under the name "4OES The Four Fingered Phenom."
Sivaun Scott inspiring countless people with his will to succeed as a Four Fingered Impaired Athlete (2019)
Michael Scott Writes, Directs, Produces, Edits, and Screens His First Short and Documentary Films
While executing The EAthlete script revision instructions given by studio writers and developing the "4OES" Youtube Channel, Michael fully produced a full-length documentary titled "Luv Stories" and Co-Directed/Produced a short film titled "Mr. Sales: A Story About Sexual Assault" which received nearly 1.5 million views on Youtube.
Links to both Films:
https://youtu.be/86KDbFkNYsQ?si=nFw-X4SbqGMLrFet
https://youtu.be/1JW4dlN33WI
Luv Stories Vol. 1 Timothy "Brassy" Cunningham (2020)
Sivaun Starts Professional Acting Lessons
After going viral, the studio producers recommended and initiated professional acting lessons with Legendary Acting Professor Emerita Vera J. Katz to prepare Sivaun for the lead role in The EAthlete.
Left to Right: Michael, Professor Katz, and Sivaun at a professional acting session after Covid (2021)
(2022-2023)
Michael and Sivaun Head to Hollywood
After working for months with Professor Katz on his acting, Sivaun and Michael are invited out to Hollywood to showcase his acting techniques and prove his ability to play the lead role in The EAthlete.
Left to Right: Michael, Reuben Cannon, and Sivaun Scott in Los Angeles after Sivaun performed brilliantly during his most recent audition. (2022)
A Contract is Offered for The EAthlete
After five years of Michael's script revisions and two years of Sivaun's acting lessons, the Scott family received a studio contract to purchase and produce The EAthlete film with plans to credit them both as writer, producer, and lead actor.
The Contract (2022)
Michael Buys Instead of Selling
After nearly a year of contract negotiations, Michael retains the story rights to produce The EAthlete with the industry professional network he's developed since attending college.
Michael producing content to help market and produce The EAthlete Film (2023)
(2023-2024)
Michael and Sivaun Go Back To Hollywood
After producing The EAthlete Sizzle Reel, the Reel is accepted into a major film festival "Indie Film Night" located in Los Angeles, California.
Michael and Sivaun on the Indie Film Night red carpet after a successful screening (2023)
Divine Inspiration
While learning the film business to produce The EAthlete, Michael started meeting people of the Impaired Community on a weekly basis. These ironic interactions kept him inspired to tell this story and best serve the people of the Impaired Community.
Assorted pictures of Michael with different people of the Impaired Community who watched and Loved The E-Athlete Sizzle Reel (2023)
God's Work
Michael raises over 15k through crowd funding, builds a team of highly trained and experienced individuals, and Sivaun continues his acting training as they continue build The EAthlete to into a global brand.
Sivaun Scott next to the newly trademarked EAthlete Film logo (2024)
(2024-Now) The EAthlete Pilot Production is Projected to Be Complete By July 2025 During Disability Pride Month. Join Us Today!
Community Partnership
Cxmmunity is committed to increasing the
representation of minorities in esports and gaming through STEAM development. With this being Cxmmunity's mission The EAthlete served as a perfect partner to help bring awareness to minority groups in the world of esports.
Sponsorship Collaboration
Based out of Atlanta, Michael C. Jones and Associates is a tenacious law firm committed to client success in Personal Injury cases. Due to the 11% of all disabilities caused by accidents every year, this firm supports narratives that shed light on the plight of many different impaired individuals.
Global Distribution
The EAthlete will continually be entered into all the major film festivals the film qualifies for around the world as well as host exclusive screenings with each partnering organization and sponsored corporation that supports and believes heavily in Diversity Equity Inclusion.
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The EAthlete is the most captivating film centered around the impaired community, the gaming community, and diverse equity inclusion of all time. Join us in making history with this unique, authentic, and compelling narrative.
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