1.11 is a dystopia that takes place in 2060 when, to curb population growth, an algorithm selects each year, on a random basis, 100 million people around the world to be euthanized.

First 2 pages of script.

Narrator: Hannah Ehman
Mr. O'Toole: Steve Rizzo
Young Male Voice: Shawn Devlin
Arthur: Sean Ballantyne

Get to know the writer:

1. What is your screenplay about?

It is a dystopia that takes places in 2060 when, to curb population growth, an algorithm selects each year, on a random basis, 100 million people around the world to be euthanized.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

I would say sci-fi but it is also a coming-of-age story.

3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

Because it was written to be made into a movie and it is potentially very cinegenic.

4. How would you describe this script in two words?

Compelling page-turner.

5. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?

I usually don't see movies many times but they are some that I have seen more than once such as
- Interstellar by Christopher Nola
- An affair to remember by Leo McCarey
- The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob by Gérard Oury

6. How long have you been working on this screenplay?

About two years including the different versions.

7. How many stories have you written?

Three feature length screenplays (including 1.11) and one short screenplay (which won the 2020 Manhattan Short Screenplay Award).
I also write poetry, novels, short stories.

8. What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)

It is a tough question because I have a lot of favorite songs. Let's say Baby Can I hold you by Tracy Chapman (maybe one of the most beautiful love songs ever that tells so much with just a few words).

9. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?

Time!

10. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?

Watching movies and series, and reading books.

11. You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?

Very good so far.

12. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?

I thought it was well adapted to my screenplay and the initial feedback was very positive and encouraging.