Under The Mystic Moonlight
A screenwriting, development, and production journal
Welcome —
I’m Angela Savidge — a series creator, screenwriter, and producer based in Asheville, North Carolina, USA.
This site is part creative journal, part development notebook, and part reflection on the work of storytelling from concept to screen. Here, I write about my experiences with screenwriting, development, and production — and the personal journeys that have shaped the stories I tell.
Through Mystic Moonlight Films, I am dedicated to developing work that fosters a deeper appreciation of our shared humanity and the universal truths that unite us.
If you’re new here and would like a fuller introduction, you can learn more about me HERE.
Current projects can be viewed HERE.
How Climate Storytelling Found Me
The old historic building where I live in North Asheville is the kind of place that attracts interesting people, and it didn’t take long for me take note of a fellow Gen Xer — a film industry veteran who lives in one of the building’s one-of-a-kind, quirky apartments. A man of many titles, still active in Hollywood, he also happens to be a climate philanthropist.
A few months back, after reading my pilot for The French Broad Revival, the man of many titles thoughtfully and unassumingly sent me a text message — a link to the NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship.
I stared at my phone, genuinely taken aback. Climate Storytelling?
The Story North Carolina is Ready To Tell
After years of transition, North Carolina is making a measured return to film production investment.
With the state’s recent announcement of expanded film grants supporting productions shooting in North Carolina in late 2025, a clear signal has been sent: the door is open. Not just for blockbusters, but for meaningful, place-based storytelling that reflects who we are now — culturally, environmentally, and creatively.
The French Broad Revival is exactly that kind of project.
Where Is Home When Everything’s Been Washed Away?
This past month, I submitted The French Broad Revival to the Sundance Episodic Lab — a program that champions bold, personal storytelling and supports emerging writers in developing original television series. The application process asked a series of thoughtful, deeply reflective questions — not only about the project itself, but about the writer behind it: Why this story? Why you? Why now?
How The Wayfinders Ignites a Passion for Scottish Heritage Travel
What is it about Scotland that stirs the soul? Why do so many people, particularly those of Scottish American descent, feel an almost magnetic pull to this land of rugged beauty and ancient traditions? It's a question that resonates deeply with anyone who has ever felt the whisper of their ancestry calling them home.
It's estimated that millions of Americans alone claim at least some part Scottish ancestry. And the desire to connect with one's roots is a powerful motivator. These journeys of discovery often go beyond mere genealogy — they're about seeking a deeper understanding of identity and belonging.