Watch the September 2016 Winning Short Screenplay.
| SAFE WORD Written by Darren Coyle SYNOPSIS: Genre: Comedy, Romance ‘SAFE WORD’ is about two people having an ill-fated affair. CAST LIST: NARRATOR – Julian Ford
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Get to know the winning writer:
What is your screenplay about?
‘SAFE WORD’ is about two people having an ill-fated affair.
What genres does your 1pg. short fall under?
comedy
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
I think given the parameter of a 1-page screenplay, it touches on a few different plot points in a limited amount of time and has a funny premise and ending
How would you describe this script in two words?
short & sweet
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
“A Few Good Men”
How long have you been working on this screenplay?
a few days
How many stories have you written?
many – too many to count
What motivated you to write this screenplay?
I thought it was a good challenge to write a 1-page screenplay and try to give it a beginning, a middle and an ending. I think I did that.
What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
well, the 1-page limitation was certainly an obstacle. Also, in order for something to be funny in a short amount of time is challenging too. You only have a small amount of time to establish the world of the movie as well as the characters.
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
filmmaking in general. I direct and produce.
Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?
just keep writing. a bunch of it will not be good, but that’s how you get better.
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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Editor: John Johnson
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Los Angeles feedback film festival 