Short Screenplay – THE FALL, by Alix Kruntorad

THE FALL
Written by Alix Kruntorad

SYNOPSIS:

Genre: Action, Thriller

A bustling New York City morning, interrupted by a suicide.

CAST LIST:

WOMAN – Cass Van Wyck
WOMAN 2 – Jane Smythe
NARRATOR – Becky Shrimpton

Get to know the winning writer:

What is your screenplay about?

This screenplay is about a normal, bustling, city morning, shaken by death.

What genres does your screenplay under?

Thriller!

Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

This screenplay should be turned into a movie because there is so much potential with it, specifically mental health awareness.

How would you describe this script in two words?

Surprise twist!

What movie have you seen the most times in your life?

Oh my gosh! I have no idea. I love movies, and have seen thousands. I don’t know which ones
I’ve seen the most.

How long have you been working on this screenplay?

I only worked on this screenplay for a few hours, but it’s based off of an idea that I’ve been working on for years.

How many stories have you written?

I’ve been writing films since elementary school. I don’t know how many times I forced my mom to chase me around the house with a video camera. I’ve written two shorts, a feature, a reality tv show, poems, and am working on four more feature films.

What motivated you to write this screenplay?

I’m a very big advocate of mental health awareness, so I love writing things that can help others.

What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?

This screenplay only took a short time to finish; however, the feature film that I based this short on, has been difficult to finish due to other projects getting in the way, and writers block!

Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?

I love to act, model, and direct.

Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?

Keep writing! Collaboration is a wonderful way to meet new people and gain new ideas. Definitely keep writing.

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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com

Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne

Editor: John Johnson