Welcome! This is the official website for screenwriter Caitlin McCarthy. Inside you will find information about her award-winning work:
- RESISTANCE: Feature length historical drama about the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia and the horrors of Auschwitz seen through the eyes of one girl, forced to grow up quickly as she moves from the school yard to the concentration camp, working for the Resistance along the way. Currently in development with Populus Pictures (based in London with facilities at Pinewood Studios) and director Si Wall.
- WONDER DRUG: Feature length scientific drama inspired by the true story of the drug DES (diethylstilbestrol), seen as a medical miracle to help women with pregnancy issues and one of the first cash cows for pharmaceutical companies – but which was in fact a toxic, carcinogenic drug and one of the biggest medical disasters in history, affecting millions of people worldwide. Currently in development with actor/producer Alysia Reiner.
- FREE SKATE: TV series about a teenage Olympic figure skater who joins a touring figure skating show, only to discover it's MEAN GIRLS on ice! Currently at script stage.
- PASS/FAIL: TV series about the dysfunctional public education system. Currently at script stage.
- CAPE COD LITE: Feature length slice-of-life comedy about how one young woman survives the Cape's not-so-quaint off-season. Currently at script stage.
You will also find information about Caitlin's background, awards, and press. Please check back soon for updates!
Click HERE to watch Caitlin McCarthy interviewed
on WCVB-TV Boston's newsmagazine "Chronicle."
The Pulse Magazine named Caitlin McCarthy one of the "People to Watch in 2011." View the cover story HERE.
IMAGINE Magazine named Caitlin McCarthy one of its "Women to Watch" in 2011. View the cover story HERE.
