Interview with Screenwriter Nicholas J. Szegedi (THE LABYRINTH)

When a successful aerospace engineer is sabotaged by a vengeful business rival and haunted by two failed marriages, he embarks on an international journey of self-discovery with newfound hope and determination. Based on actual events.

Get to know the writer;

1. What is your screenplay about?

Based on a true story. Devastated by two failed marriages and sabotaged by a vengeful nemesis, a young engineer makes a pact with his best friend to never marry again. He embarks on an international journey of self-discovery and returns to his birthplace in Austria where he confronts a bizarre premonition. Bewildered, he travels to Hungary where he meets a young woman and proposes marriage on the same day. Together, they face life with newfound hope and determination. Number one on their agenda is to destroy his vengeful rival with a clever plot executed by his new wife.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Drama, romance

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

This theme will appeal to a large audience.

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

Incredible, overwhelming

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

Dr Zhivago

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

Two years

7. How many stories have you written?

Ten

8. What motivated you to write this screenplay?

It is an incredible true story based on my life.

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

Raw emotions

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

Technology and astrophysics

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

Received: Special Jury Award, a Festigious International award, plus finalist in several script contests.

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