Feature Screenplay AFIN 302
PICKAXE
Written by Adrian Eric Barker
AFIN 2025 Nominee
- 2025
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Australia - English
- MA15+
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Synopsis
During a gold rush more than gold can be stolen.
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From the Judges
From the Judges
Set in the harsh world of the Gold Rush, this screenplay blends historical drama with a gritty revenge thriller and carries real social commentary in its bones. The panel found the premise gripping and the escalation of tension confidently handled, with writing that evokes a vivid sense of place and dialogue that runs emotionally charged without ever tipping into excess. They responded to its rich character arcs and thematic depth, and to a central figure whose rage and grief are drawn with genuine intensity.
Writer's Biography
Adrian Eric Barker Writer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianericbarker/
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PICKAXE was an official Nominee for Best Feature Screenplay at the AFIN International Film Festival 2025, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.
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