Podcast: EP. 1792: Screenwriter Nathan Corpus (ON THE LINE)
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28m
Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnpDiGCQBd4
Get to know the writer:
What is your screenplay about?A professionally trained chef stuck in a dead-end diner job gets a shot at culinary stardom when he’s chosen as a wildcard contestant in a prestigious fine dining competition. As he rises through the ranks, he must confront his self-doubt and the truth he’s been hiding about where he comes from.
What genres does your screenplay fall under?Drama, with elements of comedy and ensemble-driven storytelling.
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?It fits in a space that is currently underserved. Character-driven, mid-budget stories with a clear hook.
The culinary competition world provides a built-in engine and audience familiarity, while the execution focuses on grounded, performance-driven storytelling. It is contained enough to be produced efficiently, while still offering scale through the competition setting.
It also offers strong ensemble roles, which creates multiple opportunities from a casting standpoint. From a business perspective, it is the kind of film that can travel well across festivals, streaming platforms, and word-of-mouth audiences who connect with character-first storytelling.
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