Written as a comedy sketch back in 2017 based on Kellyanne Conway's infamous "Alternative Facts" quote, it evolved into an experimental high-concept screenplay.
"Alternative Universe" is a quirky, animated outer-space satire focused on the global climate crisis.
Logline: The newly elected U.S. President is en route to Mars-A-Lago, located in the outer realm. He consults with his psychiatrist (and former Nazi adviser to his father), Dr. Hoopenschlocken ("Hoops'). Seeking to fulfil a promise to his late father, the doctor has the arduous task of transforming his narcissistic, fascist son into a principled, benevolent world leader.
Winner
Best Dark Comedy Screenplay, Oregon Short Film Festival
Best Screenplay, Austin Comedy Short Film Festival
Nominee
Best Short Screenplay, Portland Comedy Film Festival
Finalist
Best Comedy Series Screenplay, Houston Comedy Film Festival
Short Screenplay, Richmond International Film Festival
Global Script Challenge/Best Short Screenplay, Oaxaca Film Festival
Semi-finalist, Diverse Voices/We Screenplay
Official Selection
Georgia Shorts Film Festival
Women's Comedy Film Festival in Atlanta
Austin Comedy Film Festival
"Candice Delevante has a unique way of developing characters and describing their personalities and actions with great detail. It's easy to imagine 'Alternative Universe' while reading it and some of the dialogue and tweets that Candice weaved into the story is astounding."
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