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Harry loves Sandy and has planned “the big date” to propose, but between his twin, her twin, the guys from the Bobcat rugby team, Roxie, Linda, and One Eye'd Jacks, the world seems against it. Comedy.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Shawn Devlin
Harry: Geoff Mays
Sandy: Val Cole

Get to know the writer:

1. What is your screenplay about?

Physical therapist Harry Goodman meticulously plans a romantic evening to propose to his intelligent and vivacious girlfriend Sandy. But what should be a seamless night of fine dining and heartfelt commitment rapidly unravels into chaos as meddling rugby teammates, flirtatious coworkers, a jealous bouncer, and an unexpected armed robbery sidetrack every effort. With the engagement ring left behind and a police chase unfolding,

Harry and Sandy must navigate misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and family dysfunction—all while questioning how well they truly know each other. A raucous romantic comedy that careens through slapstick, screwball, and sincere emotional beats,

The Big Date asks whether true love can survive a night gone completely off the rails.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Definitely a "ROM-COM" with shades of Screwball comedy!

2. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

I think the world could use some comedy right now. And definitely some romance!

3. How would you describe this script in two words?

I like, "Screw-ball", but that's kinda one word. Wild and Crazy?

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

Ooo- I'm an older person, so- "Mad, Mad, Mad, World"?; "Philadelphia story"?; "Treasure Island (1934 version)"?; I tend towards 'action/comedies'.

5. How long have you been working on this screenplay?

Oldest, genesis paper is dated 2019, but I really didn't get into until 2023, so I'd say 2 years of writing and rewriting.

6. How many stories have you written?

Scripts? Hundreds, but not all of them complete.

7. What motivated you to write this screenplay?

This one started as short, wild dream. I just felt compelled to write it down and share it.

8. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?

Getting all the characters to "feed" each other and the story. Lot's of re-alining motivations and character traits.

9. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?

Animation. I see all my stories in my head with animated characters.

10. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?

Toronto is a lovely city, and not a whole lot of Comedy festivals about. I found the feed back very helpful- you should read the latest version!

11. What movie have you watched the most times in your life?

I think it would have to be "The House on the Borderland" or "The Gurgle". I made those.... does that count?