We Started Wrong: An American Story
Screenplay by: Courtney Fernández
A writer offered the opportunity she’s longed for, and an actor trying to balance expectations and his career, find chaos is a path to each other.
We Started Wrong: An American Story is an original drama about two people at pivotal points in their careers, who have an unconventional beginning to their relationship, but ultimately end up exactly where they were meant to be.
Jen Burnside and Jared Hill find that undeniable attraction is the easy part to starting their relationship, but building faith to confront the nearly insurmountable pressures of the entertainment industry just might be impossible. As Jen arrives in Los Angeles to work on the production of her screenplay, she never imagined that the lead actor, Jared, would be the love story — and tragedy — that would redefine her. For his part, Jared never expected to feel the pressures of protecting the one he loves from the life he lives would be so daunting. Jen could never imagine that falling in love could lead to a journey that would impact her so profoundly.
We Started Wrong: An American Story, based on the original screenplay, “We Started Wrong,” by Courtney Fernandez, is a reflection on the way we sometimes make seemingly harmless decisions to satisfy parts of our soul without knowing that those encounters can lead us on a journey of self-discovery with tremendous impact on ourselves and others. The story is a recognition that every decision we make in life can lead to unseen circumstances, but that taking risks can also lead us on impactful journeys.
This screenplay will make you remember to have faith that you will end up where you are supposed to be.
We Started Wrong: An American Story takes the viewer on a journey to understand how seemingly harmless encounters can redefine a person’s trajectory in life. Undeniable attraction and finding comfort and love in the arms of another can make a profound difference on the lives we lead… but, only if you are brave enough to hold on.