{"id":749,"date":"2017-01-23T15:06:38","date_gmt":"2017-01-23T08:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/forbetterweb.com\/universal\/?page_id=749"},"modified":"2025-06-22T17:35:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T17:35:02","slug":"fullscreen-video","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/christie-allen.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Christie Allen &#8211; Writer, Creator, Author"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<div data-background=\"\" class=\"intro full\"><div class=\"intro-body\"><h1 style=\"font-size: 100px; font-family: &#039;Great Vibes&#039;, sans-serif; line-height: 100px; font-weight: 100;\" class=\"classic\">Christie Allen<\/h1><h4 style=\"font-family: Kanit, sans-serif;\" class=\"\">Writer - Creator - Author<\/h4><div data-wow-delay=\"1s\" class=\"scroll-btn wow fadeInDown animated\" style=\"visibility: visible; animation-delay: 1s; animation-name: fadeInDown;\"><a href=\"#about\" class=\"page-scroll\"><span class=\"mouse\"><span class=\"weel\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><a id=\"bgndVideo\" data-property=\"{videoURL:'https:\/\/youtu.be\/3xGIpi8FN4Q', containment:'.intro', autoPlay:true, loop:true, mute:true, useOnMobile:true, startAt:0, stopAt: 60, ratio:'auto', optimizeDisplay:true, quality:'hd720', opacity:1, showControls: false, showYTLogo:false}\" class=\"player\"><\/a><script>\njQuery.noConflict()(function($){\n\"use strict\";$(\"#bgndVideo\").YTPlayer(); 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css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1491472101350{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;about&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;]<div class=\"promo-block  \"><h3>About Me<\/h3><p><\/p>\n              <\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1713994439825{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;}&#8221;]From my conservative, Christian upbringing to an and out and proud lesbian, I write what I\u2019m passionate about and that&#8217;s humanity, kindness, tolerance, love\u2014and usually with healthy doses of laughter!\u00a0 As a single mom to two incredible teen daughters, one with Down syndrome, I\u2019m inspired to write female-driven stories, celebrating diversity and inclusion, featuring characters with different disabilities.\u00a0 I aim to challenge and compel audiences in meaningful ways while entertaining with engaging characters and heartwarming stories.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;resp-marg-50&#8243; 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They can transport us.\u00a0 Writing, I\u2019m awed at the discovery of characters as their stories come to life. I hope that my works will provide audiences that same enjoyment.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; el_id=&#8221;ScriptOne&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;sep&#8221;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Writer&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1713963565988{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Girl With The Paintbrush \u2013 Script<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Dramatic Feature<\/em><br \/>\nLogline: After the loss of her mother, an artistic young woman with Down syndrome goes to live with her estranged, reclusive aunt and jovial housekeeper, leading to upheaval and a family secret.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awards:<\/strong><br \/>\nFinalist \u2013 Screenplay Festival<br \/>\nQuarter-Finalist\u2014PAGE International Screenwriting Awards<br \/>\n2nd Rounder\u2014Launch Pad Feature Competition<br \/>\nQuarter-Finalist \u2013 ScreenCraft Drama Screenplay Competition<br \/>\nQuarter-Finalist \u2013 Cynosure Screenwriting Awards<br \/>\nQuarter-Finalist \u2013 Fresh Voices Screenplay Contest[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;View Pitch Deck&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fchristie-allen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2FGWP-Deck-Jan-2021-compressed.pdf|target:_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716254691746{margin-top: 60px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1713923187369{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2274&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; el_id=&#8221;ScriptTwo&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;sep&#8221;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Co-Writer&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1713915450722{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Unbreak My Heart \u2013 Script<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Romantic-Comedy (ensemble) Feature<\/em><br \/>\nLogline: As a wedding approaches, two conflicted exes, a biracial couple, a couple with Down syndrome, and their single friends wrestle with their love lives, or lack thereof, as they follow the rocky road to happily-ever-after in NYC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awards:<\/strong><br \/>\nQuarter-Finalist \u2013 WeScreenplay Feature Contest<br \/>\nQuarter-Finalist &#8211; 1st Annual Stage 32 Romantic Comedy Screenwriting Contest<br \/>\nQuarter-Finalist &#8211; Scriptapooza Screenplay Competition[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;View Pitch Deck&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fchristie-allen.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2FUMH-Pitch-Deck.pdf|target:_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716254715132{margin-top: 60px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1713915442800{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2224&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221; el_id=&#8221;ScriptThree&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;sep&#8221;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Writer&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1713915450722{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1713938905425{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Adventures of Poni &amp; Powsley: The Movie &#8211; Script<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Animated and\/or Live-action Feature<\/em><br \/>\nLogline: Two highly-imaginative eight-year-old tomboys think they\u2019re special agents on a secret mission to save the world from spies, space invaders, and &#8220;scumbums&#8221;. 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The lead character with Down syndrome embraces life, walking in love and kindness, despite life\u2019s heartache and obstacles. 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It was enticing from start to finish, with such relatable middle school situations. If you like quirky characters, funny story lines that keep you reading for hours, strong friendships, and blooming confidence, this is the book for you!<\/h5><span class=\"small text-muted\">Pheromone Customer<\/span><h2 class=\"classic no-pad\">Elayna F.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonials-item \"><div class=\"testimonials-caption\"><h5>Loved this book! It was so much fun to read! Kept me laughing and guessing about what would happen next! A must read, even if you're not an alien! What a fun read, made me chuckle.<\/h5><span class=\"small text-muted\">Pheromone Customer<\/span><h2 class=\"classic no-pad\">Lorrie C.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonials-item white\"><div class=\"testimonials-caption\"><h5>Andromeda is awesome! 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