ON THE SIDELINES – Sam Greisman (Launch Pad)
0| The Launch Pad Feature Competition Presents… | |
| Title: | ON THE SIDELINES |
| Logline: | The teenage son of a famous actress steps into the spotlight and catches the eye of his movie star crush after giving a speech at a gay rights event, soon finding himself torn between his new boyfriend and his overbearing mother. |
| Pitch: | ALMOST FAMOUS meets G.B.F. |
| Writer: | Sam Greisman |
| Genre: | Drama | Romantic Comedy | Teen |
| Why to Read: | A touching and nuanced teen romance that succeeds on the basis of its strong writing, this script tells an LGBT story without resorting to stereotypes, and uses its Hollywood setting as a way to up the stakes and the humor. Avery is a relatable lead despite his newfound celebrity status, and his relationships with his mother, friends, and love interests are all natural, complex, and believable. Hyperaware of the political, social, and media contexts of its sensitive story, this is a script that hits right at the heart of the zeitgeist without preaching or losing sight of the story it wants to tell. |
| Request: | CLICK HERE TO REQUEST THE SCRIPT |
