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A Little Bit Crazy
Logline:
A fifty-eight-year-old widow experiencing survivor’s guilt and a homeless widower who feels responsible for his wife’s suicide fall in love as they struggle to reconnect with their adult children and move on with their lives. This poignant comedy delves into real aspects of homelessness and walks a fine line between humor and loss. For Award Winning Pitch, Click HERE
Script Info:
Alternate Title: Shit Outta' Luck
Length: 95 pages
Setting: Northern Colorado
Script Type: Feature
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Audience Appeal: R - Wide Adult
Status: Spec Script Complete
WGA Registration Number 1799328
2020 ISA VIrtual Pitch Challenge Finalist
2017 StoryPros International Screenplay Contest Quarterfinalist
2017 Academy Nicholl Fellowship Top 10%
2018 Portland Fall Comedy Film Festival Runner-up
2019 Scriptapalooza Fellowship Top 6
Awards:
Key Themes
1. Grief and its various manifestations
2. The guilt associated with moving on after loss
3. Parent-child relationships and the challenge of letting go
4. The courage required to embrace change and new beginnings
5. The healing power of unexpected connections
Comps
1. As Good as it Gets (1997)
2. About Schmidt (2002)
3. P.S. I Love You (2007)
Professional Feedback:
The Blacklist:
"This story highlights a demographic of characters that are often overlooked in film and television. The romantic lives of people over 50 can often be a taboo subject, but this story aims to address it head on. But it's the grief and the drama behind Rick and India's characters that truly makes this a story worth navigating. When Rick and India finally get together romantically in the third act, it's the reveals of what really happened to Rick's wife and the way India approaches the delicate situation that solidifies the desire for these two to get together. The story has a lighthearted tone, but when it comes to the heavy hitting stuff like Ben's attempt to take his life the story shifts gears seamlessly and pulls you into the humanity of these characters. Life is a complicated gray area, and coming out of the read it feels like the aim to create relatable, layered characters is definitely on the page. . . it feels like the writing is heading in the right direction when it comes to discovering the right tone and impact that this dramatic romance story could bring to an audience."
Greenlight Coverage:
"Overall Rating: 7.8/10"
"The screenplay is a strong character-driven piece that effectively balances humor and emotional depth while exploring universal themes of loss and recovery. Its greatest strengths lie in its character development and emotional resonance."
"Based on the Script Score, this screenplay ranks at 80th percentile and received a Consider"
Tom Dibble with the Colorado Film School says, “It was a privilege to read A Little Bit Crazy: a truly charming, heartwarming story, with frequently smart, witty, and subtle scene writing."
Judges from the Academy Nicholl Fellowships Commented:
"The script is concise, heartfelt, and engaging. It maintains a mostly light, amusing tone while offering some sharp insights into loss, grief, and family. "
"This script is full of great set ups and outstanding comedic timing that is specific to each characters voice. "
"Foreshadowing of the initial meeting between lead characters, India and Rick, was executed with finesse and the opposites attract set up was so skillfully executed that I was excited for the encounter and the dynamics it would bring."