Screenplay Semi-Finalist at Indie Short Fest - Betty & Mary: Neighbors
- Dana Lyn Baron
- Oct 31
- 1 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
Screenplay Semi Finalist Honor for Betty and Mary: Neighbors
Betty and Mary: Neighbors, the second installment in the Betty and Mary trilogy, has been named a Semi Finalist for its screenplay at Indie Short Fest. Written by Dana Lyn Baron, the script stood out in the festival’s competitive monthly lineup, which recognizes excellence in short form screenwriting.
About the Screenplay
It's a bold next chapter: two dysfunctional strippers, one jaded and one guilt-ridden, find themselves on the run after murdering their sleazeball boss and blowing up their workplace. As they attempt to lay low, they are confronted by a mysterious new neighbor with wings whose intentions are unclear...
From the Judges:
A witty, eccentric comedy that reimagines middle-aged friendship through noir-tinged absurdity. “Betty & Mary, Neighbors” is bursting with character energy—smart, fast, and unapologetically weird. Its dark humor and stylized dialogue evoke Coen-brothers timing with an indie-stage sensibility. A little tonal tightening could amplify the emotional pay-off, but it’s memorably sharp.
“Betty & Mary, Neighbors” is bursting with character energy—smart, fast, and unapologetically weird.
Comparable to: Fargo, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Thelma & Louise (meets Lynch).
Nomination Potential: Strong contender for Best Comedy Short Script.
About Indie Short Fest
Now in its eighth year, Indie Short Fest has built a reputation as a launchpad for award-winning projects. The festival’s L.A.-based monthly competition showcases global filmmakers, with annual awards, special screenings, and Q & A events at venues such as Regal LA Live and Raleigh Studios Hollywood. The competition has boosted a wide range of notable voices, from Academy Award winners to emerging new talent.
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