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I have a passionate love of writing  and research,  as well as the  ability to get into the heads of others and to the heart of a matter. I have received many accolades for my writing style from professors, student peers, and colleagues. I also have an excellent working knowledge and enthusiasm for film editing and directing.

A W A R D S Short List:

* "Rebirth" is an iconic classic in the making. The audience is whisked away to an atmosphere pulsing with energy. The characters are rich with insight and dripping with humanity. This larger-than-life tale is not to be ignored."

DreamQuest: GRAND PRIZE WINNER, RECOMMEND

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* Rebirth has what we call the holy trinity… Sex,violence and a well crafted story.” BRAVO!!! The-Greenlight.com: FIRST PLACE, RECOMMEND! http://thegreenlight.hostei.com/tllewis.html

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* Big Apple Film Festival, FIRST PLACE: RECOMMEND Commercial appeal: 10. 9 out of 10 overall.

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* "This script has it all... I LOVED IT!" EPIPHANY SCRIPTS, (first) FIRST PLACE, Excellent Coverage: RECOMMEND, Sasha Lauren

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* "An extraordinary screenplay that spans the generations." Top Finalist, RECOMMEND. Barb Doyon, Extreme Screenwriting.

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* “This sweeping epic is instructive for all time. A classic. I highly recommend REBIRTH to anyone looking for a certain, international hit.” RECOMMEND - Steven P. Mark, Entertainment Attorney, NYC

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* A lucid and lively work that will engage lovers of romance, while appeasing those who are more engaged by sequences of action. It manages to make the period come alive, and whets the appetite for more... A RECOMMEND... "This script has all the classic markings of a Hollywood success." ScriptVamp coverage.

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* OTHER AWARDS, BELOW:

* R E B I R T H RANKED TOP FIVE of all Winning Scripts:

http://www.moviebytes.com/ws/WinningScripts.cfm?ScriptID=513

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Associate Producer of Indy Fans and the Quest for Fortune and Glory

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2986271/

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* Entrepreneur of the Year Award nomination for the state of Florida by SCORE, a division of the Small Business Association.

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* Share Great Grandfather's with Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, and a Great Grandmother's with Sir Walter Scott, Alfred Lord Tennyson and Robert Graves (details below.) Many have told me that writing is in my genes:) I knew there was some reason I love these writers.:)

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* Alfred Tennyson, writer Paternal through: Elizabeth Darcy (1584-1650) 12th Great Grandmother of Teresa L Powers Lewis/ 6th Great Grandmother of Alfred Tennyson

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*Henry David Thoreau, writer Through: Thomas Barnes: 9th Great Grandfather of Teresa L Powers Lewis/ 4th Great Grandfather of Henry David Thoreau

____________________ *Louisa May Alcott, writer

"Little Women" and "Little Men". Related to both Thoreau and Alcott through Thomas Barnes(1623-1691) 9th Great Grandfather of Teresa L Powers Lewis / 4th Great Grandfather of Louisa May Alcott

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Scottish Novelist and Poet Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, and The Lady of the Lake. (through Paternal: Jaelia Stallard line) 7th Great Grandmother of Teresa L Powers Lewis/ 8th Great Grandmother of Sir Walter Scott

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Paternal Browning line: English Author, scholar, poet, and novelist; Robert Graves produced over 140 works. His famous works include The Long Week-End. Through: Arabella Williamson (1676-1737) 11th Great Grandmother of Teresa L Powers Lewis/ 9th Great Grandmother of Robert Graves

_________________________ * Jacqueline Lee Bovier Kennedy,

First Lady, journalist, Mother of John F. Kennedy Jr. Through: Ann Hynson (1612-1668) 10th Great Grandmother of Teresa L Powers Lewis /7th Great Grandmother of Jacqueline Lee Bouvier _____________________

Also related to Presidents, Adams & Hayes. Maybe I do have writing genes, politics, not as much.:) Also found I share Great grandmothers with J.P. Morgan and Howard Hughes. (that could explain my isolationist tendencies :). There were two notorious outlaws too, but I didn't include them.:)

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* M O R E

R E V I E W S

of R E B I R T H *

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* “What an impressive epic love story! It has all the elements necessary to make a good film. “REBIRTH” has romance, betrayal, murder, war, noble men standing for a noble cause. These elements are what sell this script: the massive nature of this story and the complexity of the events. -- StoryPros Top 20 (First Draft)

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^ “Captivating story from the lead-in right through the rewarding climax . Solid entertainment value. REBIRTH has easily advanced to the next level.” - Larry Myles, Red Inkworks Top 50 (First Draft)

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* “REBIRTH spans the bridge from European classics to Hollywood high concept, and then reaches out and touches the heart of the American Heartland.” - Mark Hastings, Screenwriter/Judge

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* Coverage and guidance with recent rewrite: by Linda Seger, author "Making a Good Script Great."

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* "Rebirth" catapults its audience on a captivating journey wrought with peril and intrigue. The story is engaging from page one, and doesn’t miss a beat thereafter. Danger, romance, passion, and betrayal are used to weave an historical tapestry of epic proportions." Dream Quest RECOMMEND: GRAND PRIZE WINNER

____________________________ *OTHER AWARDS * Two First Place awards for: BEYOND REASON.

www.tllewis.net/beyond-reason

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2001-Present:

Freelance video production, fluent with Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, Movie Magic, Apple Pages, Adobe Photoshop, etc. I've done writing, directing and or producing commercials for local businesses, churches and videos for individuals. I write daily, read relentlessly, and am always learning. I am presently researching and writing four other screenplays.

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2003-Present

Screenwriter and Curriculum Director for Discovery Academy

http://ia.media- www.discovery-academy.org

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Education

B.A. Psychology
Minor in Anthropology/Marketing
University of Central Florida

Founder and Director of an Independent Alternative school, Discovery Days Institute, from preschool through 8th grade, along with my husband and two children. Formed a not for profit 501C3 scholarship fund for economically disadvantaged students. Teacher of Creative Writing, Ethics/ Values, supervise the school newspaper, coach the student stock team and direct and produce Drama/ Theater for children. Began the first 6th-8th Grade program for Video Production in the area.

School Website: http://www.discovery-academy.org

2000:

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I'm self-motivated, an unapologetic workaholic, who loves to learn, reading in many genres as well as books on screen writing, history, philosophy, law, learning theory, neurobiology, environmental issues and natural healing methods. I have a great sense of humor and can even laugh at myself. I'm very flexible, creative and easy to work with. I focus on SOLUTIONS.

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Hobbies

Some of my hobbies include: painting,  video production, history, music, gardening  and genealogy. I have a deep concern for helping those most innocent and vulnerable. I often struggle with my inability to do enough and hope that even in some minor way, I can make a difference to alleviate some of the suffering and injustice in the world. 

History

1986-2003:

With a strong belief in cause and effect, or karma, as some would say, I strive for clarity of vision and try to keep an open mind. Above all, I believe in the power of positive thinking and in random acts of kindness.

Some say I'm a dreamer; I agree and add that I prefer to dream with my eyes wide open. I find the harder and smarter I work-- the luckier I get.

A W A R D S ________________(CONTINUED)

British Film Festival L.A. 2009

Swansea Film Festival, Wales

Beaufort International First Place (tie)

StoryPros Awards (Semifinalist (Top 20)

Red Inkworks (Finalist, (Top 50)

Creative World Awards (Top 10)

Scriptapalooza (Quarter Finalist, Top 50)

Cinestory (Quarter Finalist, TOP 50) First Draft

Philadelphia Screenplay (Winner: Action category)

Blazing Quill (Second Place)

Brass Brad (Third Place(2nd Runner up)

La Femme (Top Ten)