Logline: A teenager denied the opportunity to attend college grapples with a rocky home life, but discovers the euphoria of pain medication. Trapped in a cycle of self-isolation, he is forced to reckon with his addiction in solitude.

Page Count: 7.5

Genre: Drama

Cast Breakdown:
Brennan (18) – our protagonist, depressed, discouraged, bad communicator, stuck; senior in high school
Dalton (18) – animated, chatty, blunt; Brennan’s longtime friend; senior in high school
Finley (17) – anxious, unintentionally funny, cautious; a new friend of Brennan and Dalton; junior/rising senior in high school
School Boy 1 (14-18) – high school student at Brennan’s/Dalton’s/Finley’s school
School Boy 2 (14-18) – high school student at Brennan’s/Dalton’s/Finley’s school

Location Breakdown:
INT. SCHOOL BATHROOM
EXT. BRENNAN’S HOUSE
INT. BRENNAN’S BATHROOM
EXT. FINLEY’S HOUSE
INT. FINLEY’S BASEMENT
EXT. SIDEWALK
INT. BRENNAN’S KITCHEN
INT. BRENNAN’S ROOM
EXT. SCHOOL
INT. SCHOOL HALLWAY

Special FX/Cheats/Stunts:
The characters’ use of recreational and prescription drugs (weed and opioids) needs to be faked.

Credit:
Written by Aidan Maurer

Contact Info:
aimaurer@chapman.edu 202-677-1969

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