Interview with Screenwriter Zack R. Smith (In Too Deep: The Brian Futz Story)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about?

Zack R. Smith: A modern-day murder-mystery-comedy wrapped around a 1980’s absurdist underdog comedy.

30 years after the murders of the most prolific screenwriting duo of the 1980’s, their final screenplay has finally been brought to life — ‘In Too Deep’ is the story of a disgraced college swimmer returning to the pool at age 40 looking for a shot at redemption.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Comedy

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

‘In Too Deep’ is not only funny for an audience of any age, but it also taps into the nostalgia felt so many people who came up in the absurd 1980’s.

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

Joyful lunacy

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

‘Deconstructing Harry’

6. How long have you been…