Screenplay

The Love Palace

Written by Justin St. Pierre

AFIN 2021 Finalist

  • 2021
  • 100pp
  • Australia
  • English
  • Comedy
Australian

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Synopsis

On a quest to find romance, a young kiwi dreamer in a small NZ town hatches a plan to transform a decrepit shed into the ultimate hook-up spot, all while evading an overzealous police officer and intrusive family members.

What makes this one special

  • 2 awards at other festivalsChanging Face International Film Festival · Austin Comedy Short Film Festival
  • Programmed at 7 other festivals

Also selected at

2 awards, 3 finalist placings, 2 official selections across 7 other festivals

  1. WinnerChanging Face International Film FestivalBest Feature Screenplay · Sydney · 2021
  2. WinnerAustin Comedy Short Film FestivalBest International Feature Screenplay · 2020
  3. FinalistFlickers' Rhode Island International Film FestivalSemi-Finalist · 2021
  4. FinalistStage 32: 6th Annual Comedy Writing ContestSemi Finalist · Los Angeles, California · 2021
  5. FinalistFinal Draft: Big Break CompetitionQuarter Finalist: Feature Screenplay (Comedy) · USA · 2020
  6. SelectionMonte Miller AwardLonglist · Sydney Australia · 2021
  7. SelectionNY Script AwardsSelected · 2021

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Writer's Biography

Justin St. Pierre Writer

Accomplished executive with 13 years’ success delivering project outcomes. An articulate storyteller with the capacity to influence, negotiate and develop relationships with stakeholders at all levels. A commercially astute, collaborative, and results-driven leader with proven success in developing and motivating high-performing, geographically dispersed global teams (40+ person) with an inclusive and supportive culture.

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