Feature · Dramedy · 98 pages
Status: Spec
After their father commits suicide, siblings reunite to abide by his last wishes, and a chance at a million dollars, where harsh family truths bubble over the surface.
PIECES OF YOU
What Reviewers are Saying:
“The storytelling in Pieces of You keeps the reader hooked to the page.
With Pieces of You, the writer shows a talent for writing engaging drama. The script keeps its pace moving along without glossing over character emotions. The dialogue is bouncy and fun to read, with it sounding genuine to how people, especially siblings, speak to each other. The twist is a make-or-break moment for the script. Some audiences might be somewhat turned off by it, but it is a vital part of the narrative and script. There are prior hints once the twist is unveiled, and even the script title is a hint. The writer has clearly crafted the script from the beginning with the twist in mind. The twist also provides a more exciting hook than down-to-earth drama.”
— Austin Film Festival Notes 2024 [SECOND ROUNDER]
“If the siblings of SUCCESSION were subjected to a FIGHT CLUB twist, (A)ctors would be intrigued by the range of mental illness explored in the writing; it could provide opportunities for complex and interesting performances that could attract burgeoning talent and help bolster audience interest. The Mexico setting, though visually exciting, has the potential to be the most expensive element of the story. Production companies and buyers might be curious about other backdrops to keep the budget modest. Otherwise, the writing and its relatively contained environment feel ripe for a narrow budget, which could help a production capitalize on revenue.”
— Black List Evaluation (2025)
NOTABLE AWARDS
Second Rounder - Austin Film Festival 2024
Best Drama - Las Vegas Intl. Film & Screenplay Festival 2024
Finalist - Dallas International Film Festival 2025
Semifinalist - Horrorfest International Film Festival 2024
Quarterfinalist - PAGE International Screenplay Awards 2024
Quarterfinalist - Emerging Screenwriters Drama Screenplay 2025
Quarterfinalist - Filmmatic Drama Screenplay Awards 2024
Quarterfinalist - Los Angeles Intl. Screenplay Awards - Fall 2023
Quarterfinalist - Storypros 17th Annual Screenplay Awards 2024