Tough Old Broad by Denise Deegan

Tough Old Broad

Feature · Drama · 93 pages

Status: Spec

When a rebellious care-home resident, "The Rottweiler", declares war on the bully of a mute teenager, and goes too far, she learns that fighting isn't always the answer.

Written by Denise Deegan

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6 Accolades

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Semifinalist, Final Draft - Big Break 2021

Top 20%, The Academy Nicholl Fellowship 2021

Second Rounder, Austin Film Festival 2021

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Denise Deegan

Co Dublin, Dublin, IE

Irish novelist and PAGE-Award-winning screenwriter. Tackles issues of loss and injustice through a prism of light and humour. Writes for Ireland's serial drama. Three features and two TV series in development with Irish, UK and Finnish producers. Infectious laugh. Sadly.

3 Projects 10 Accolades Representation

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Featured in Variety when selected by Wscripted as an Excellent Script to be presented at Marché du Film, Festival de Cannes 2021. https://variety.com/2021/film/markets-festivals/wscripted-women-scripts-cannes-1235018454/ Selected by The Filmarket Hub as an Excellent Script and received Special Mention at The Filmarket Hub's Celtic Talent Showcase, Edinburgh Film Festival 2021. Among Top 20% of entries to 2021 Academy Nicholl Fellowships competition. Austin Film Festival Second Rounder 2021