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A disaffected young American woman takes up with two queer British men in Athens, Greece, in 1988, creating their own kind of family. When they get caught up in a deadly act of terrorism, each of them finds their own way to handle the consequences. Based on the novel by Cara Hoffman.

  • Nina Kentsis
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay
  • Genres:
    Drama, Thriller, political thriller
  • Number of Pages:
    95
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab
    Los Angeles, CA
    March 6, 2021
    Semi-finalist
  • Sundance Film Festival Screenwriting Lab
    Park City, UT
    August 25, 2023
    Second round consideration
  • London Greek Film Festival
    London, England
    May 31, 2023
    Finalist, Screenwriting Competition
Writer Biography - Nina Kentsis

Nina Kentsis was born and raised on the South Shore of Long Island--both a place and an idea in her writing. Her stories explore young adult themes through the eyes of smart teenaged girls plunged into new worlds.

Her screenplay AUTO HIGH was on the 2020 Athena List, which showcases screenplays that feature strong female leads. She also watches a lot of TV and reads a lot of books.

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