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Among Other Things

Beginning in October 2019. 'Among Other Things' documents the life of Dylan (24) and his rock band 'Sub Rosa' from their humble beginnings in Dylan's shabby living room, in Liverpool. Through sheer self belief, hard work, chance encounters and a little bit of luck, Sub Rosa find themselves competing at a major music industry showcase event in Paris, in March 2020. A gig and two nights in Paris, that changes the lives of all involved, forever.

  • Daniel James Cullen
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Number of Pages:
    120
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Writer Biography - Daniel James Cullen

I am a first time screenwriter. I have a background in videography, video editing and have directed music videos and short films up until this point.

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Writer Statement

I have spent a considerable amount of time travelling over the past four years (pre-Covid 19) which I feel has greatly inspired me, in terms of my creative and spiritual development.

This screenplay that I have written is greatly inspired by my last trip to Paris, in February 2020. I wanted to write a piece that encapsulated the magic quality that Paris possesses. I also wanted to write a piece that is very much rooted in the real world.

'Among Other Things' is a comedy drama about the experiences of living life in the city, in your twenties. The piece also explores themes relating to fate, love, friendship, growing older and growing wiser. The piece also deals with alcoholism, drug addiction and mental health problems. I also wanted to explore, with my writing, the impact that the Justice System has on many people's day to day lives. A topic , I feel is sparsely portrayed on screen and in drama.

I also wanted to write a piece that reflected my own personal love of music and the vital importance that music has, particularly in this current pandemic era. I wanted to produce a piece of work that could possibly inspire someone to finally take a leap of faith and pursue their goals, dreams and desires.