Linked is a surreal dark comedy about Jordan, a man slowly losing his identity to the performative chaos of LinkedIn. Comment wars turn passive-aggressive, emojis become weapons, and the platform bleeds into reality.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Geoff Mays
Various: Hannah Ehman
Various: Val Cole
Various: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Various: Shawn Devlin

Get to know the writer:

1. What is your screenplay about?

At its core, Linked is about how we shape our identities in a world that is constantly watching us. It looks at the pressure to be seen, liked, validated, and how that slowly starts to change who we are. It is funny on the surface, but underneath it is really about insecurity and control.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

I would say comedy first, but it definitely has satirical and psychological elements. I like using humor as a way in, and then letting the deeper themes sneak up on you.

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

Because it feels timely. We are all living inside this constant loop of connection and performance. I think audiences would recognize themselves in it pretty quickly. It has humor, but it also has that uncomfortable feeling of truth, which is usually where the best conversations start. It's also the one social media platform that hasn't been leaned into for storytelling.

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

Uncomfortably honest.
OR
Performative leadership.

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

Good Will Hunting. It's the one movie that I saw growing up that made me feel multiple emotions. I also loved seeing two young men write such an incredible first screenplay at the time.

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

The idea had been sitting with me for a while. Once I locked into the concept, the first draft came together fairly quickly. The real work was refining the tone and making sure it did not become too heavy handed.

7. How many stories have you written?

Quite a few at this point. I have written features, pilots, and shorts across different genres. Storytelling has always been part of my professional life as well through advertising, so understanding and writing longerform scripts feels like a natural extension of that.

8. What motivated you to write this screenplay?

I've been working in advertising for 20 years and that was my introduction to these types of professional social platforms and the types of messages I've seen. I always found it facinating to see how the community would post and engage. I was thinking a lot about how much of our lives are curated now. We present versions of ourselves constantly. I wanted to explore what happens when that version starts to feel more real than the person underneath it.

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

Tone was the biggest one. Satire can easily go too broad, and psychological stories can get too internal. Finding that balance where it is entertaining but still grounded took some rewriting. Also, at some points while I wrote the script I was worried it might be too niche and not everyone would understand it

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

I am passionate about creativity in general. Building brands, building ideas, understanding culture. I am especially interested in how technology and AI are reshaping how we tell stories and create things.

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

While I currently live in Miami, I grew up in Toronto and was motivated to see a comedy festival for a historically funny city. I liked the idea of hearing the script performed. When actors read your words, you learn very quickly what works and what does not. The feedback was encouraging. It is always reassuring when the themes you care about actually resonate with other people.