PAINTED LADIES – Jana Stella (Launch Pad)
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| Title: | PAINTED LADIES |
| Logline: | In 1906 San Francisco, a powerful brothel Madame strives to influence political life while a vicious anti-vice campaign is moving against her. |
| Pitch: | HARLOTS meets BOARDWALK EMPIRE |
| Writer: | Jana Stella |
| Genre: | Drama | Period |
| Why to Read: | An impressive drama script all around, the biggest strength here is the wide and diverse cast of characters, each with an intriguing dark side and layered, compelling motivations. The rivalries and betrayals at the core of these relationships is what can drive a series over multiple seasons, not to mention all the sex, violence, and scandal that comes with the setting. The mechanics of the writing are smooth, the description is vivid, and the dialogue in particular is extremely sharp. The period detail is impeccable, instantly transporting us to 1906 San Francisco, while the final punch of the earthquake we all knew was coming promises to change everything in the best way. |
| Request: | CLICK HERE TO REQUEST THE SCRIPT |
