Resistance

Resistance

Feature · Historical · 116 pages
Status: Spec
The Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia and the horrors of Auschwitz are seen through the eyes of one girl, forced to grow up quickly as she moves from the school yard to the concentration camp, working for the Resistance along the way. Based on a true story.
Written by Caitlin McCarthy
4 Accolades
Accolade Highlights
Semifinalist, ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship 2018
Finalist, Stowe Story Labs Programs and Fellowships Application 2016
Quarterfinalist, The Script Lab - TSL Free Screenplay Contest 2021

1 Writer

Caitlin McCarthy
Worcester, MA
Caitlin McCarthy (www.caitlinmccarthy.com) is of Metis descent through her documented Huron/Abenaki/French Canadian ancestry. Her stories tackle political and social issues with a wink, blending humor with heartbreak while always staying focused on action. Awards include Academy Nicholl Top 10 female writer; “Featured Script” on The Black List websi...
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RESISTANCE (www.theresistancemovie.com) has received the following honors: Named “Black List Recommended” Screenplay. Winner, Atlanta Film Festival’s Screenplay Competition. Selected by Women in Film and Television New England for a Table Read at the Lonely Seal Film Festival. Resistance screenwriter Caitlin McCarthy participated in the Midterm Pitch for the CANNESFILMS UNLIMITED’s Writers Residency in Cannes, France. Partners include Canal+, Vivendi, The Black List, Festival de Cannes, Université Côte d'Azur, and the City of Cannes. Semifinalist for The Black List x WIF Feature Writers Residency. Semifinalist for Stage32's 1st Annual Period Piece Screenwriting Contest. Short list for the 2021 Black List and Hornitos "Take Your Shot" short film program.