“Unveiling the Culinary Underworld: A Deep Dive into the Dark Delicacies of ‘Death of an Ortolan'”
What happens when a former White House chef finds himself cooking in a North Carolina prison? Can a guy who once whipped up gourmet meals for dignitaries really make a difference in a place filled with hardened criminals? Well, buckle up, because today we’re diving into Justin Piasecki’s intriguing drama, featuring a chef who’s not just serving up food, but also wrestling with redemption and humanity in the most unlikely of environments. What’s more, this script predates the million-dollar blockbuster “Stakehorse”—but is it actually better? With a handsome premise that blends irony, tension, and deep character exploration, we’re about to find out if this screenplay can rise from the ashes or is better left in the kitchen. Ready to dig in? 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
