"Family Run"

"Family Run"

Feature · Comedy · 101 pages
Generations clash when a scruffy ex-con is paroled after decades in prison into today's unrecognizable world of technology and social change—and the reluctant custody of his estranged daughter, a brainy and meticulous tech company innovator. But the tables turn when a shadowy government agency targets her for termination, and only the criminal wiles...
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Written by ken pisani
3 Accolades
Accolade Highlights
Semifinalist, Emerging Screenwriters Screenplay Competition 2022
Semifinalist, Stage 32 Comedy Feature Screenwriting Competition 2022
Semifinalist, Table Read My Screenplay Hollywood at AFM Austin 2021

1 Writer

ken pisani
  • Verified WGA Member
Los Angeles, CA
Ken Pisani is an Emmy-nominated TV producer and screenwriter, novelist, playwright, and comic book creator. He's optioned his first two books for television, including his debut novel "AMP'D," runner up for the 2017 Thurber Prize for American Humor. Ken has also co-written a feature screenplay with David Seidler, Oscar-winner for “The King’s Speech....
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"This script’s greatest strengths stem from its undeniably sharp dialogue filled with caustic wit and sly subtext. Each beat of dialogue as [father and daughter] interact with each other is engaging, setting up clever lines that land with perfect wry humor and timing. [The leads] have great chemistry throughout, crafting an empathetic and endearing 'odd couple' routine with keen observations of what we have gained and lost in our ultra-modern world. The colorful secondary characters add charm and wackiness that swirls around the protagonists with chaotic absurdity, brisk pacing and amusing set pieces.” —The Black List Top 10 Finalist: Stage 32 2nd Annual Grown Up Movies Competition Semi-finalist: Stage 32 7th Annual Comedy Feature Screenwriting Contest Semi-finalist: ISA Comedy and Genre Busting Screenplay Competition