RESONANCE (based on the award winning short, bonding)

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Logline: A CIA forensic psychologist, driven by an unshakable pull to uncover the MI6 father he never knew, unearths a suppressed government experiment on expanded consciousness—one that connects them in ways he never imagined and threatens to upend the world’s power structures. Based on the award winning short, Bonding.

The feature adaptation of Bonding*, begins in late 1950s London, where Joan Flemington, a brilliant Cambridge University student, crosses paths with a charismatic and elusive young man at a party. They share a fleeting connection, but after one night together, he disappears from her life completely. When Joan discovers she is pregnant, her world is upended when government officials arrive with shocking news—her parents have died in a sudden car accident. But there’s something unsettling about their visit. They already know about her pregnancy and, without explanation, pressure her to stop searching for the father and leave the UK. In exchange, they offer financial compensation. With little choice, Joan decides to relocate to Australia, where she gives birth to her son, John Flemington, and attempts to rebuild her life—haunted by unanswered questions.

Decades later, Dr. John Flemington has built a distinguished career as a forensic psychologist for the Australian Federal Police, where his uncanny intuition and exceptional investigative skills catch the attention of the CIA. Recruited as a clinical and forensic psychologist, John begins uncovering startling truths about his estranged father’s past—revelations that pull him into a labyrinth of espionage, covert operations, and suppressed knowledge.

As he delves deeper, John recalls the vivid out-of-body experiences of his youth—visions that hint at a profound connection to the very mysteries he now faces. While working with the CIA, he is introduced to the Gateway Process, a classified initiative developed with the Monroe Institute to explore the boundaries of human consciousness. His search leads him to Anastasia Mansfield, a shadowy underground operative who reveals the true significance of ancient Germanic runes—symbols tied to a long-suppressed knowledge that could unlock the next stage of human evolution.

But not everyone believes humanity is ready for such a discovery. As John pieces together the mystery, he finds himself at odds with his enigmatic CIA superior—a man who has spent decades guarding these secrets. The implications extend beyond science and espionage; they threaten governments, religions, and the very structure of power itself.

Both suspenseful and thought-provoking, Resonance is a character-driven conspiracy thriller with emotional depth and profound existential stakes, exploring identity, legacy, and the thin line between revelation and destruction.

The project is currently in the treatment phase, building upon the emotional depth and intrigue established in the award-winning short film Bonding, which premiered at the Academy Award-qualifying St Kilda Film Festival in June 2023. The short has received over 70 awards and nominations, earning critical acclaim for its production quality, performances, and storytelling.

At 9 Lives Entertainment, we are actively seeking passionate and established industry professionals who share our vision for bringing this compelling story to life. Bonding is a high-concept thriller that blends espionage, psychological intrigue, and the search for existential truth—a film designed for both intelligent storytelling and cinematic impact.

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*Please note, some earlier press releases have stated that Dr. John Flemington is the son of James Bond. Although this was alluded to in the short film and was being explored for the feature, this relationship will not be the creative direction for the film, nor is it imperative for the story. In fact, we believe this would be an unnecessary detraction from the originality of Resonance.