The Sidekick

Feature · Comedy · 104 pages
Status: Spec
When her actress best friend starts dating a co-star, Maggie’s feelings take an unexpected turn. Will she chase a cross-country promotion or risk (another) friendship for love? This queer love letter to the romcom is two for the price of one: a fake dating scheme between the “leads” and a slow-burn friends-to-lovers tale — if THE SIDEKICK finally s...
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Written by Ashley Casperite
3 Accolades

1 Writer

New York, NY
Ashley is a former tech employee working to turn her 2023 layoff into a line on her Wikipedia page. She brings a fresh, inclusive voice to the screen after spending the decade after film school chasing health insurance. A prolific, expeditious writer at the intersection of multiple identities, Ashley delivers character-driven stories with strong...
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