A dark comedy feature inspired by a true story and based on the book of the same name. After a man moves to small town to care for his dying father, he embraces the community and his new life as a stepfather and husband, until he finds himself in the crosshairs of an unhinged townswoman who challenges him in a school board election and makes him look like the crazy one.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Allan Michael
Jake: Geoff Mays
Barbara Ann: Hannah Ehman
Realtor: Elizabeth Rose Morriss

Get to know writer Tom Pratt:

What is your screenplay about?

A dark comedy feature inspired by a true story and based on the book of the same name.

After a man moves to a small town to care for his dying father, he embraces the community and his new life as a stepfather and husband, until he finds himself in the crosshairs of an unhinged townswoman who challenges him in a school board election and makes him look like the crazy one.

What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Thriller/Dark Comedy

Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

The story is inspired by real life and will be relatable to the viewer. Everyone has a crazy aunt like the antagonist!

How would you describe this script in two words?

No way!

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

Caddyshack

How long have you been working on this screenplay?

Two years

7. How many stories have you written?

This is my first and only one so far; however, there are more to follow!

What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)

Anything by Fleetwood Mac

What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?

Making time, finding the right collaborator, having friends a family believe in me and my story. It broke up my marriage and forced me to move.

Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?

Music, attending live music concerts, pickleball, watching movies, and live sports, walking on the beach at sunrise, and spending quality time with my domestic partner, Jennifer.

You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?

My experience has been fantastic! My script has received over 12 awards!

What influenced you to enter the festival?

As a newbie, I wanted to "test the waters" to see if I could do it...and I did by being selected as a festival winner!

What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?

It was fantastic, inspiring, and I look forward to hearing my words being lifted off of the page and dramatized. I am also excited about being a guest on a podcast.