The C Word

A manipulative young actress uses her cancer diagnosis to land the role of a lifetime—playing a manipulative young actress with cancer.

The C Word is an original half-hour dark comedy pilot that blends ambition, illness, and identity with biting wit and emotional sharpness. It was recognized as a finalist and semifinalist by The People's Pilot and Pitch Now Screenplay Competition in 2019. Equal parts character study and industry satire, the script explores the ethics of self-mythology, the hunger for fame, and the gray areas of survival.