'A Death In Drafts' is a contemporary psychology thriller about fame, success, and the limits of the human mind.
It follows a wildly successful writer whose debut film has shaken the world to their core. But now, she battles the demands of a life in the public eye. Facing constant cameras, and unwarranted opinions, she begins to succumb to the stress of a life that is painted on a billboard. To add to this, she faces the expectations of an unruly and demanding agent fighting to keep his career afloat, and a sister who idolises her, but wants nothing but the best for her. This concoction of pressure, stalking, and emotional imbalance gives way to some familiar faces, and the deadly secret that they bring with them. But what happens when the writer can no longer separate this horror from reality? What happens when this secret becomes an intrusive actuality?
‘A Death In Drafts’ tackles ideas plaguing many young people today, such as how much of our lives are watched and criticised and stalked through the internet. It exposes the harsh reality behind constant stimulation, and a complete lack of privacy. And it begs the question: can we escape this man-made hell, or are we doomed to watch our own suffering on the big screen?
"The seed commission has made me feel supported, not just as an artist but also a woman of colour whose story needs to be heard."
CPT Commissioned Artist
