Drums in the Hills
Kathryn Dolezal, Author

Kimberly Cozzens, Adaptation Producer
We are a mother-daughter team living in Northern California and South Florida. My mother, a retired English and art teacher, has a passion for storytelling that inspires our journey. I am her daughter, a SAG member I’m her daughter, with on-screen experience and a background in television production, including producing credits on shows like Dr. Phil. with over a decade of experience in the industry.
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Together, we are dedicated to bringing our family's legacy to life through the screen. My mother, Kathryn Dolezal, is the author of Drums in the Hills, a novel meticulously crafted from the diary of my great-grandfather.​ We have a compelling 30-page treatment outlining an eight-episode series, this story is ready for development.
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My great grandfather Frank traveled from Austria to Mexico in 1910, seeking his destiny in a foreign land, where he quickly encountered Pancho Villa and a beautiful young Spanish woman who changed the course of his life with the backdrop of a country on the brink of calamity.
In our treatment, we shift the focus to Clara, following her perspective during the Mexican Revolution as she navigates forbidden love while battling the shadows of her tumultuous lineage amidst the chaos of warring factions and the treachery surrounding her.​
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Think Gone with the Wind meets Legends of the Fall but even that barely scratches the surface of our narrative. Our tale is inspired by a true story, a part of history never told—and there’s nothing quite like it.​
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This story, filled with deep history, political turmoil, and adventurous chaos, features a cast of real-life characters facing their own personal battles within a turbulent landscape that echoes the never-ending cycles of struggle reminiscent of Mexico today.
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We are seeking your support to help us turn our vision and dream into reality. We are looking for a development producer to take our treatment and IP to the next stage, helping us bring this untold saga to life on screen. Join us in sharing this extraordinary journey—a tale of resistencia—with the world!