The Appointed
The Appointed
Television (Half-hour)
· Comedy · 39 pages
Status: Spec
When a wealthy law grad joins the public defender’s office, his first day quickly turns into a chaotic initiation filled with pranks, a triple homicide case, and a crash course in the brutal reality of defending the underdog.
Written by
Sidney Bottino
2 Accolades
Accolade Highlights
Quarterfinalist,
Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition 2025
Semifinalist,
Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards Fall 2024
1 Writer
Boston, MA
Sidney Bottino dropped out of law school—because writing jokes about public defenders seemed more fun than becoming one. A Chicago native inspired by Second City, she finds humor in the absurd, crafting stories that are equal parts sharp, smart, and slightly unhinged.
Additional Project Info
Updated as of 01/04/2025.