The true life story of pioneering motion picture stuntman Yakima Canutt's rise through the rodeo circuit to Hollywood, where he coordinated a legendary performance in STAGECOACH after surviving a life threatening on-set accident. Screenplay by Deven Parmar, Brian Johnson, and Barret O'Brien
Out of thousands of screenplays submitted from 210 countries, The Pioneer was a finalist in Kinolime’s “Script to Screen” competition.
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“A quiet cowboy tale that blossoms into a heartfelt ride through the rodeo grit, Hollywood stunt work and quiet heartbreak. A special, soulful script.”
“A focused biopic that lives and breathes an often overlooked era of cinema and American history.”
“Inspiring, challenging. I’m a sucker for a period piece like this. Clever use of nonlinear storytelling. Eclectic and engaging roster of secondary characters.”
“Loving the balance of texture and emotional depth punctuated with
intense action.”
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