Mak T. Davis began his dark fantasy novel, “The Sundering Cycle”, a decade ago and it has since grown into future novels, tabletop gaming projects with a growing online audience.
Now Mak, originally from Hartlepool, has seen his novel in the finals of the White Rose International Film Festival, in the “Book to Screen” category.
He said: “The book began as a personal passion project nearly a decade ago and has since grown.Seeing it recognised at an international film festival level has been a huge milestone, especially as an independent creator from Hartlepool.”
As part of the submission process, Mak produced a full eight-episode screen treatment adapting the setting for television, designed to be filmed primarily in the UK.
He added: “The project drew inspiration from the atmosphere and grounded fantasy storytelling of works such as Peter Jackson’s ‘Lord of the Rings’, ‘Conan the Barbarian’, ‘The Witcher’ and ‘Dragon Age: Origins’. Alongside the novels themselves, I have also developed a connected tabletop skirmish game called Halgrad, as well as a growing miniature range tied to the wider setting. Much of this has been developed independently alongside full-time work and family life.”
The book is currently available through Amazon, Waterstones, and a number of other major retailers all over the UK, mainland Europe, and more recently, Africa.
Anyone wanting more information on the festival should please visit www.whiterosefest.co.ukandyoucan or follow Mak on his social media.
