Winning Short Screenplay – The Pinch by Claire Brown

THE PINCH
Written by Claire Brown

CAST LIST:

CLAIRE – Kelly Daly
DEIRDRE – Laura Kyswaty
PETER – Peter Nelson
CATHY – Meghan Allen
NARRATOR – Gabriel Darku

SYNOPSIS:

Comedy, Drama

About acting in disregard of accepted social norms, especially in restaurants.

Get to know the winning writer:

What is your screenplay about?

My Screenplay is about acting in disregard of accepted social norms, especially in restaurants.

What genres does your screenplay under?

Humour, Drama.

Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

Because it’s a relatable situation that audiences must have found themselves in at some point.

How would you describe this script in two words?

Tense. Thrilling.

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

The Importance of Being Earnest.

How long have you been working on this screenplay?

A day.

How many stories have you written?

Not many.

What motivated you to write this screenplay?

I liked the challenge of condensing a story into one page.

What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?

Deciding which bits would convey the tenseness of the situation in a shorter amount of time.

Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?

Travel, Photography, Nature, a cracking adventure.

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

Write regardless of talent and build yourself from the feedback.
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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com

Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne

Editor: John Johnson

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