Parallel Lives
She thinks he’s the sadist who kidnapped and abused her, he thinks she’s the angel who saved his life – but the truth may be even stranger. This psychological thriller explores the intersecting stories of two patients – an alcoholic, failed writer named Alan, and a young, tortured woman named Sam - and their fictitious counterparts - amidst the backdrop of inpatient group therapy sessions.
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Stephanie KirvesWriter
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Project Type:Screenplay
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Genres:Drama, Psychological Thriller, Mystery
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Number of Pages:103
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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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Southeast Regional Film FestivalJacksonville, FL
May 1, 2020
Best College Screenplay -
Conquering Disabilities with Film International Film Festival
September 14, 2020
Best Student Script -
Spotlight International Film Festival
August 30, 2020
Best College Screenplay
Stephanie Kirves is an American actress, writer, and director. Always a passionate creator and performer, she made her on stage debut at the age of seven, and then began training on camera as a teenager. Stephanie is also a trained singer and voice actor. Best known for her work in the horror genre, she can be seen in starring roles in award-winning films "The Pumpkin Man", "Forest of Death", and "The Red Clock".
Stephanie is also a screenwriter and aspiring author, focusing on innovatively working to combat the ecological crisis and destigmatize mental illness. Her feature film writing debut, "Parallel Lives", has won awards in multiple screenwriting festivals. A true multi-hyphenate, she also has a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Central Florida.
My life's purpose is to turn my pain into art. I want to use filmmaking as a medium to tackle issues I am passionate about - combatting the stigma against mental illness, and emphasizing the importance of environmental protections. My stories' messages are coupled with engaging storylines, interesting characters, and beautiful imagery.