DOUBLE SHIFT
Feature Screenplay, 112 pages
Drama
Posted by PHILIP NAIMAN
Written by Philip Naiman
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A former hockey prodigy gets a shot at redemption by stepping in for his injured twin, but he must confront the abusive coach who broke him and his feelings for his brother's girlfriend, a player scarred by the same man.
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DOUBLE SHIFT is a story of justice, brotherhood, and the pursuit of one's true potential, all set against the backdrop of the world of competitive youth hockey.
JESSE WESTON was once a rising star hockey player. He quit the game he loved rather than putting up with bullying coach, JAMES PICTON. When his superstar twin brother, MICHAEL, is injured, Jesse reluctantly agrees to impersonate him, if nothing else but to see, “what could have been”. Michael is faced with the challenges of impersonating Jesse, a scholarship worthy college student.
Their plan appears to be working until Michael’s coach is replaced by new coach, James Picton and his bullying tactics. Jesse has a new goal but can’t do it on his own and he has to be careful not to give away their secret. During this time Jesse starts to fall for Michael’s girlfriend SHANNON, a former hockey star in her own right, who also quit following a bullying incident with the same coach.
With Jesse and Michael trying to hide their secret, Jesse falling for Michael’s girlfriend and
wanting to see Picton’s demise, it makes for awkward, humorous and dramatic sequences leading to a
final confrontation between Jesse and Picton.
It could be seen as a hockey version of Whiplash but speaks to anyone who has been through the grinds of high-level sports.
Double Shift explores the pressures of expectations, bonds of brotherhood and the challenges of high stakes athleticism.
Coverage Inc. gave this screenplay a CONSIDER. It has also finished as a semi-finalist in the Santa Barbara Screenplay awards.
