Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/pride

Noah is a self destructive Drag Queen. Ethan is a closeted, quiet College professor. But the chemistry is instant. Together they must overcome their issues so they can have their happily ever after.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Noah: Hannah Ehman
Velour: Julie Sheppard
Chase: Geoff Mays

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Get to know the writer:

What is your screenplay about?
Pride is about teo damaged people who meet and have an instant attraction but realize they need to work on themselves first. Nosh is a drag queen party boy who is the embodiment self destruction, Ethan os a closeted, self loathing gay college professor.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Romance, drama, lgbt

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

Because its message is rarely shared. Most gay films are about found family or family rejection. This piece is about two people who love each other and recognize that being healthy is important, self love is vital. They inspire each other to be there best possible selves. And Noah is hysterical!

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

Love story

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

I’m actially a horror fan so event horizion, Constantine and in the mouth of madness.

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

About six months. I’ve been writing gor 35 years so its kind of a glow for me.

7. How many stories have you written?

Probably 100

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

I couldn’t even pick a genre. I love music, I sing in a trans chorus and i have about 50 dong on high totation, but a million I love

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

I had a motorcycle accident. I flipped over a car twice and was hospitalized for two weeks, the bedridden for four months. I damaged my left had in addition to other injuries and couldn’t type or write.

10. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Everything. Life is amazing and everything in it is a gift. I love music, and justice and helping others, nature, art, science. What’s not to be passionate aboout?

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

This was my first feature entry. I previously won with a short piece called Judgment. It’s really easy to use and has everything in one place. I love it and pay for gold membership.

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

Flipping over a car twice, honestly. It was a revelation on life being short. I always wanted to be a professional writer and you can’t do that if you don’t put yourself out there. It was so nice to see the feedback. It was very positive and the changes recommended made the piece much stronger.