A Very Bad Divorce
A wealthy attorney seemingly has it all until he's seduced by a stunning, mysterious paralegal in his firm, leading him down an unfathomable path of emotional and financial destruction.
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Niles WeliksonWriter
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Project Type:Screenplay
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Number of Pages:101
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Country of Origin:United States
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Language:English
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First-time Screenwriter:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Los Angeles Film AwardsLos Angeles California
June 2, 2023
Best Thriller Screenplay -
Santa Barbara International Screenplay AwardsSanta Barbara, Ca
January 15, 2024
Semi-finalist -
Los Angeles International Screenplay AwardsLos Angeles, Ca
November 6, 2023
Semi-Finalist -
Vegas Movie AwardsLas Vegas, Nevada
August 10, 2023
Finalist, Best Thriller -
Vegas Movie AwardsLos Vegas
August 13, 2023
Award of Prestige, Best Thriller -
NYC International Screenplay AwardsNew York
August 30, 2023
Quarter-Finalist
Best Thriller, Los Angeles Film Awards; Best Screenplay, Wiki Screenplay Contest; Best Thriller, Award of Prestige, Vegas Movie Awards; Finalist, Vegas Movie Awards; Semi-Finalist, Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards, Scriptmatix Fellowship Awards, and Fade In Awards Drama Competition; Quarter-Finalist Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards and NYC International Screenplay Awards; played Division 1 college and semi-professional baseball; co-founder of a large law firm, had numerous legal articles published, frequently lectured before bar associations and other professional groups. Left the firm to pursue screenwriting.
Divorce is a topic all too many people can relate to. Winner of multiple screenplay awards and accolades, "A Very Bad Divorce" uniquely addresses the devastating effects of failed relationships and marriage, reminiscent of films like Fatal Attraction and Gone Girl. This story is one of several on my writing slate.