Love, Unscripted

Owen Nicholls’ Love, Unscripted follows film projectionist Nick as he navigates the complexities of real-life love, contrasting it with the romantic ideals he's seen on screen. After falling for Ellie and experiencing four years of happiness, Nick's world begins to change when Ellie moves out, prompting him to reflect on their relationship and the nature of love itself. Set against the backdrop of the 2008 presidential election and its aftermath, the story explores whether love can ever mimic the perfection of a movie.