Witch Hunt (fka Gilded)
A closeted young Irish American woman with latent supernatural powers falls in love with her wealthy boss’s daughter only to discover the family hides sinister secrets that threaten to destroy her and those she loves.
What People Are Saying:
“GILDED is an imaginative, well-constructed fantasy with wonderful lore and richly developed characters. Fantastical elements throughout the screenplay help elevate the story to a truly unique tone. The writer takes familiar elements like Celtic culture, magic, and superpowers, and blends them into a marvelously distinctive world. Between the stunning action, effective character arcs, and universally relatable themes, Gilded has all the elements required to win over any fan of the fantasy genre.”
“In GILDED, there are a couple of aspects to the narrative we relish. First, there’s a distinct class division in place, between the hunters (rich males) and the hunted (poor females). That dichotomy is sure to resonate with filmgoers. Second, the central hook for this story stems from the supernatural powers possessed by the protagonist, 18 year-old Eve. The idea of these rich men biting off more than they can chew by hunting a young woman who turns out to be a witch, is a delicious concept.”
— Drew Hilton, Screenplay Mechanic
Accolades:
Semifinalist, Coverfly’s WriterXWriter Competition, 2024
Quarterfinalist, The Script Lab 2021, 2022
Semifinalist, Outstanding Screenplays Feature Competition 2022
Semifinalist, Big Apple Film Festival 2022
Second Rounder, Austin Film Festival 2021, 2023
Quarterfinalist CineStory Foundation 2021
Official Selection, Big Apple Film Festival 2022
