DAN BAKST

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1. What is your screenplay about?

A love story about two people that aren't in love.

2. Why did you decide to write this screenplay?

To get at least a subtle smile from an audience and to grow as a writer.

3. How long have you been writing screenplays?

Hmm, I'd say since I started college...so about two years.

4. What is you all-time favorite film? (name only one)

Dunston Checks In.

5. What artist in the film industry would you love to work with?

Paul Stephen Rudd. He defined witty before Webster.

6. How many screenplays have you written?

A handful of shorts and commercials, as well as two features. I'm currently working on a TV spec script, and hope to do much more in the future.

7. Ideally, where would you like to be in 5 years?

I truly do not know, I would love to have a few more films under my belt and really try to make something happen, however, as long as I'm having a good time that's all that matters.

8. Describe your process; do you have a set routine, method for writing?

I usually put Big Momma's House 2 on repeat and just steal their jokes.

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

Music, tamagotchis, and sweaters.

10. What influenced you to enter the WILDsound Script Contest?

I came across the site and decided why not give it a try. I saw some of the films on the WILDsound site and was impressed. I can't wait to see where it goes from here.

11. Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?

Well, I hope they enjoy it and that is why they vote. Really, I would appreciate any support given from complete strangers.

Dan Bakst

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