_Soul Wars_, an independent science-fiction TV pilot, is making waves on the indie film festival circuit. Created by Georgia-based filmmaker **Deanna Rashell**, the pilot had its first public screening last month in Marietta, GA, and is now being submitted to festivals. The project is part of a larger vision to expand into a full feature film series.
### **Synopsis**
In _Soul Wars_, father-daughter archaeologists Norman and Talia discover a series of ancient soul traps, pulling them into an alien world. As they uncover the secrets of this mysterious planet, they realize they are not on Earth and must find a way to shut down the traps before they fall into the hands of a powerful alien race that has been imprisoning souls for centuries.
Talia, played by Deanna Rashell, must navigate this hostile world with her father, Norman (Marty Lindsey), while learning the ancient art of astral projection from their ally Ryanne (Victoria U. Bell). Their quest is complicated by the ruthless Smithers (Tony Donnell), an enemy intent on stealing the artifacts Talia and Norman have discovered. As the stakes rise, Talia must confront her deepest fears in a battle that transcends both space and time.
### **Behind the Project**
The road to _Soul Wars_ was anything but easy. Deanna Rashell was tasked with turning a rough script draft into a filmable story on a tight budget—something other filmmakers had considered impossible. With no crew in place, Deanna built her team from the ground up, bringing on Producer Victoria U. Bell and Associate Producer Rachel Petsiavas.
With limited resources, Deanna took on multiple roles including rewriting, directing, casting, wardrobe design, and art direction. Even after losing critical footage of a key scene, Deanna and her team managed to reshoot without requesting additional funds, demonstrating the resilience and creativity at the heart of indie filmmaking.
### **Festival Push and Vision**
The _Soul Wars_ pilot has already garnered attention for its strong storytelling and visual ambition. Deanna and her team are now seeking funding to develop the project into a full feature film series while continuing its journey across film festivals.
### **Cast & Crew Highlights**
- **Deanna Rashell** – Creator, Director, Writer, Actor (Talia)
- **Marty Lindsey** – Actor (Norman)
- **Victoria U. Bell** – Producer, Actor (Ryanne)
- **Tony Donnell** – Actor (Smithers)
- **Chase Garland, Rachel Petsiavas, Tony DeMil** – Supporting Cast
- **Brady Holcomb** – Director of Photography
- **Evan Bushkar** – Editor
**Website:**
[www.soulwarsmovie.com](http://www.soulwarsmovie.com)
**Contact:**
[SoulWars@yahoo.com](mailto:SoulWars@yahoo.com)
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