Get to know the writer:

1. What is your screenplay about?

Oil and Blood is a dark, poetic one-act psychological thriller centered on a man in a bathroom at night, grappling with legacy, masculinity, and betrayal. What begins as a ritual with mustache wax and a razor becomes a monologue about lineage, loss, and revenge. The story is intimate but intense, turning the simple act of grooming into a meditation on memory, identity, and violence.

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2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

* Psychological Thriller

* Drama

* Experimental/Art-House

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

Because it distills big themes - family legacy, identity, grief, obsession - into a visceral and cinematic moment. The screenplay is highly visual, relying on stark imagery (the cracked mirror, the flickering light, the gleam of the razor) that would translate powerfully to screen. Its brevity makes it ideal for a short film festival circuit while packing the emotional intensity of a feature.

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

Visceral Ritual

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

This was only a few weeks.

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6. How many stories have you written?

Dozens, spanning stage plays, short films, and full-length works. My body of work ranges from absurdist comedies to dark psychological explorations, always grounded in sharp dialogue and theatrical tension.

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7. What motivated you to write this screenplay?

The initial spark was the idea that something as trivial as cutting a mustache could feel like generational betrayal if loaded with enough symbolic weight. I wanted to explore how masculinity and memory can twist into obsession - and how rituals can become both sacred and violent.

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

The restrictions on one page. Condensing such layered themes into such a tight space without losing nuance or intensity was the greatest challenge.

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

I'm passionate about law, theatre, and community engagement. My career as an attorney and my deep involvement in the arts often intersect - whether in advocacy, storytelling, or empowering voices through stage and screen.

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

I entered to test how a small, intimate script like Oil and Blood would resonate with an audience beyond the page - where silence, breath, and imagery matter. The initial feedback confirmed that the screenplay struck a nerve: people were unsettled but moved, which is exactly the response I hoped for.

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

The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Its blend of myth, moral weight, and immersive world-building has always been a touchstone for how stories can feel both epic and deeply personal.