Jonathan Lisecki

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Nominated For: Best First Screenplay

Film: Gayby

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WRITER/DIRECTOR: Jonathan Lisecki

Synopsis

Neither Jenn and Matt, best friends forever, are finding much luck in the boyfriend department, so when Jenn’s biological clock begins to tick, she decides to revisit a youthful promise they made to each other — to have a baby together. The only catch is she wants to get pregnant the old-fashioned way. As the seriousness of what they are trying to do creeps in, Jenn and Matt attempt to get their careers and romantic lives back on track in time to welcome their gayby.

With a sharp script and snap timing, writer and director Jonathan Lisecki crafts a hilarious and heartfelt comedy about sex, friendship and the family you choose.