Interview with Winning Screenwriter Waide Riddle (Dear Tom Hardy: I love you)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about?

Waide Riddle: A gay 10-year-old writes his favorite movie star, Tom Hardy, every week for two years. What happens when Mr. Hardy finally replies?

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Comedy/Drama Musical

3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

LGBT youth in a new positive perspective; with a happy ending.

4. How would you describe this script in two words?

Music Dance

5. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?

“What’s Up, Doc” (1972) with Barbara Streisand & Ryan O’Neal

6. How long have you been working on this screenplay?

2 years

7. How many stories have you written?

50

8. What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)

“Don’t Worry, Baby” by the Beach Boys

9. What obstacles did you face to finish…