The Pepper
The Pepper
Feature
· Historical · 109 pages
Status: Spec
In 1930s Carmel, a brilliant, tenacious immigrant becomes the muse and lover of acclaimed photographer Edward Weston, but as she helps his reputation grow she struggles to find the space for her own ambitions in the dark room of a genius. Based on a true story.
Written by
Christine Garver
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11 Accolades
Accolade Highlights
Semifinalist,
The Academy Nicholl Fellowship 2022
Top 100,
Launch Pad Feature Competition 2022
Semifinalist,
ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship 2023
1 Writer
Los Angeles, CA
Christine Garver is a writer and performer. She wants the tell the story of Female Identity in America, exploring the relationship between femininity and ambition. She is currently writing a film for Hallmark. She won the Chinonye Chukwu Emerging Writer Award at the Athena Film Festival.
As an actress, she's recurred on MADAM SECRETARY and MAD ...
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A writer and performer seen in recurring roles on Madam Secretary and Mad Men, Christine Garver has taken to screenwriting with biting tales of the complexities of female power, identity, legacy, beauty, ambition, and relationships across a broad sweep of modern history. A current participant in the Athena Film Festival Writers Lab, Christine’s stories about juggling femininity and achievement have led her to multiple meetings with prominent production companies. She’s now looking for the right collaborator on her TV projects and is open for representation.
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Winner: Chinonye Chukwu Emerging Writer Award at the Athena Film Festival (2024) Nicholl Top 50 scripts (2022)