The Founding Mayor: The Screenplay

The origin of Burrington, written for the screen.

Before the orchard cursed the town, before whispers clung to the cobblestones, there was a man who wanted to carve his name into history. The Founding Mayor tells the story of Silas Glaston; son, rival, visionary - whose ambition to build a town greater than his father’s estate would give birth to Burrington.

This screenplay adaptation transforms the short story into a cinematic experience. Every storm, every declaration, every moment of defiance is rendered in industry-standard script format, letting you see Burrington’s beginnings as if the film were unfolding before your eyes.

More than a simple retelling, this companion piece offers a stark, visual take on Silas’ rise - his clashes with his father, his mother’s quiet pride, and his vow to found a world that would never let him go.