COMEDY 1st Scene Reading: PIECE OF CAKE, by Kevin Peter Irigoyen Penatello
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You may think that breaking up a wedding is a piece of cake, but sometimes you get a slice that's fully loaded.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Val Cole
News Caster: Andy Camp
Gina: Hannah Ehman
Mike: Sean Ballantyne
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your screenplay about?
Piece of Cake follows Gina and Mike as they try to stop her sister’s wedding. But they find out, that stopping a wedding is no piece of cake, and they get a much larger slice than they expect. It’s full of comedic twists and turns!
2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Piece of Cake is written as a Comedy.
3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
This script is fun, playful, and relatable. The very human feeling of wanting to conquer something, and destiny choosing a different outcome, is all too familiar. I feel like audiences would be pleasantly entertained with this piece.
4. How would you describe this script in two words?
If I had to describe the script in two words, I would use: Playful twists.
5. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
Bridesmaids. I feel like I embody all of the characters in this movie (including “Stove”).
6. How long have you been working on this screenplay?
I believe it’s been about 3 months, on and off. I work a “real job,” so I would write on my off times.
7. How many stories have you written?
I’m working on my 3rd Feature, and I have a two shorts, which I have submitted to some festivals. Mostly in Comedy.
8. What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)
I’m fuelled by music, so that is a hard question, but I would say any song that takes me on a journey. Florence + the Machine is a favourite artist of mine. Sometimes we all need a break from reality.
9. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Every screenwriter faces obstacles when working on their scripts (that is what makes our writing great). Our daily interactions and struggles feed our work. I would say balancing my professional life, with having a toddler, and travelling for business, has been both challenging and empowering.
10. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Besides writing, I am a family man, who loves being with my wife and child. Oh, and travelling. I love travelling!
11. You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?
FilmFreeway has been fantastic to use in marketing and submitting my scripts. It allows me to focus on my work, and easily submit to various festivals with one click.
12. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
I submitted to this festival because of all the amazing reviews. People said the feedback was game-changing, and I couldn’t agree more. The feedback I received was fantastic. The critiques both illuminated, and reaffirmed, changes I could make to have a perfect script. Very happy with the feedback!
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