“Death of an Ortolan: A Gripping Tale of Guilt, Gourmet Secrets, and Redemption in the Shadows”
Ever wonder what it takes to turn a prestigious White House career into a gritty prison kitchen escapade? Justin Piasecki’s latest script, “Death of an Ortolan,” does just that, weaving a rich tapestry of irony and complex character dynamics. With a premise that follows a fallen chef now serving time behind bars, you can’t help but ask— is this script, penned before his million-dollar hit “Stakehorse,” even better? As we dive into the unique challenges faced by Walter Karrat, a once-celebrated chef turned culinary overseer of death row inmates, we find ourselves pondering the depths of human resilience and the lingering flavors of redemption. So, is success measured by the bucks, or does true art lie in poignant storytelling? Stick around—this one might just leave you hungry for more! LEARN MORE.
Is this successful screenwriter’s first script better than the one he sold for a million dollars??
Genre: Drama
Premise: A former White House chef who’s fallen from grace and is now cooking for a North Carolina prison has his work cut out for him when a death row inmate enters the facility refusing to eat anything before his execution.
About: I was told by someone I trust that this was a great script. It was written by Justin PIasecki, who is best known for his million dollar spec sale of Stakehorse. He actually wrote this script BEFORE Stakehorse.
Writer: Justin Piasecki
Details: 103 pages
