Bessie's Place

Feature · Comedy · 107 pages
Status: Spec
A conservative Catholic widow, her outspoken maid, and a gay theatre designer in 1930 San Francisco become destitute after the stock market crash. When they open a male brothel, it unexpectedly transforms all of them, including the young men who work there -- in this sexually liberated comedy-drama.
Written by Adam Sandel
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Quarterfinalist, The Academy Nicholl Fellowship 2024

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San Francisco, CA
Adam Sandel is an Emmy-nominated screenwriter and playwright who’s had more than 20 productions of his plays performed internationally. His award-winning comedy screenplays include "Bessie's Place," "The Worst Wedding Ever," "F***boys," "The Makeover Man," "My Wild and Secret World," "Dave’s New World," plus the TV pilots "Medium Raya," and "It H...
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“Bessie’s Place was a charming, unique, and fully compelling script that had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. The writing creates such a palpable and vivid group of characters, and I became fully invested in their journeys and arcs. It was one of the most entertaining reads I’ve had so far.” -- Academy Nicholl Fellowships "Very impressive! A great cast of characters whose personalities fly off the page... love the friendship between this unlikely group of characters that adds so much heart to the story." -- Script Reader Pro “This is such a fun script, with a strong premise, memorable characters, a propulsive plot, and themes that feel totally pertinent to a contemporary audience.” -- Screencraft Comedy Competition “A lighthearted, feel-good comedy romp with a lot of heart and a diverse cast of characters... a thoroughly fun read with delightful turns of dialogue and compelling, universal themes.” – Shore Scripts “An entertaining, original story featuring colorful characters in a unique setting. The ensemble will appeal to A-list actors looking for something fresh in today’s saturated marketplace.” -- Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards “A thrilling, character-driven story that would have a long-lasting impact on viewers. A perfect match for indie companies such as A24. The film could become a serious contender for awards.” -- Golden Script Competition