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Marisa Forrest
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DADDY ISSUES
By Marisa Forrest

GENRE: Family, Comedy

LOGLINE:

DADDY ISSUES: MR. MOM meets 9 TO 5 – A single, stay-at-home dad must navigate the social and cultural challenges of re-entering the workforce.

SYNOPSIS:

CHAD ASHLAND (30/40s) has always been the stay-at-home parent while his wife, ABBY, was the breadwinner. Chad is “Super Dad” to their kids, EMMA (14) and TREY (10). After Abby dies unexpectedly, Chad must get a job. He finally lands at MACK REAL ESTATE, but Chad quickly learns that his lack of professional experience is the least of his worries in today’s corporate world. Mack promotes a progressive culture, but the company’s actions do not reflect its words. Chad ultimately puts his personal agenda aside, utilizes the skills that make him a great father, and rallies with his colleagues to affect change.

• DADDY ISSUES is a timely satire that not only deconstructs modern gender roles, but also tackles the controversial aspects of corporate culture. While it offers insightful social commentary, the script conveys its impactful message via a joyous, optimistic story that embodies the hopeful spirit of classic comedies like 9 TO 5 and LEGALLY BLONDE.

• It’s set in Philadelphia, a city where the vivacious culture, diverse demographics, and rich history create a vibrant aesthetic that’s as exuberant as (spoiler alert!) the script’s victorious ending.

• Highly castable, budget-friendly, PG films are a much sought-after commodity in the streamer-driven marketplace.

AWARDS:

• COVERFLY's RED LIST of TOP-RATED COMEDY SCREENPLAYS 2023

• TOP 2% of ALL COVERFLY PROJECTS 2023

• TOP 1% of ALL COVERFLY COMEDY PROJECTS 2023

• TOP 2% of ALL COVERFLY FEATURE PROJECTS 2023

• TOP 2% of ALL COVERFLY FEATURE COMEDY PROJECTS 2023

• SEMIFINALIST - Austin Film Festival Script Competition 2023

• WINNER, BEST FEATURE SCREENPLAY - The Broad Humor Film Festival Screenwriting Competition 2023

• TOP 10 COMEDY FINALIST - PAGE International Screenwriting Awards 2023

• COMEDY SEMI-FINALIST - Creative World Awards Screenwriting Competition 2023

• TOP 10 COMEDY FINALIST - StoryPros Awards Screenplay Contest 2023