Far From Here by Matthew McLachlan

Far From Here

Feature · Drama · 116 pages

A NYC playwright returns to his Scottish hometown to care for his ailing aunt, but when his emotionally distant father arrives, old wounds resurface, and he’s forced to confront his own grief and what he’s willing to do for love.

Written by Matthew McLachlan

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Quarterfinalist, Vail Film Festival Screenplay Competition 2024

Semifinalist, Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices Screenplay Competition 2025

Semifinalist, So Cal Screenplay Competition - The Southern California Screenplay Competition 2024

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Matthew McLachlan

New York, NY

Born in Scotland, raised in Florida, and currently surviving in New York City. Mix that with a love for stand-up, comic books, and TV binge-watching, Matt is a playwright with eyes on TV, film, and comics. He is interested in grounded narratives in unexpected situations, character driven stories, and finding universal themes we can all identify wit...

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