Roadkill

by Aliza Brugger
Feature Screenplay

Tillie’s solitary days as a closeted roadkill removal worker are jolted to life when she catches the attention of a lively stranger from out of town. She realizes if she’s unable to embrace the curse of being a “difficult” woman in rural USA, she’s doomed to the same lonely fate in the long line of unconventional women who came before her.

Aliza Brugger is an award-winning filmmaker based in Los Angeles/New York, originally from Nebraska. She received an MFA in screenwriting/directing from Columbia University where she wrote and directed films that have screened internationally. Roadkill was an official selection at the Oscar qualifying Outfest Los Angeles, Out on Film and Out at the Movies where it won Best Screenplay. Ain’t No Mercy for Rabbits was an official selection at the Torino, Montclair and Female Eye Festival where it won Best International Short Film. Her most recent short film, Soma received the Emerging Filmmakers Grant in support of its production and the Chinh Chu Finishing Prize in support of its post-production. In addition to her narrative work, Aliza has directed commercials, music videos and web series. Aliza is most fulfilled with her work when she’s exploring themes of class, queerness, nature and family. Her goal as a filmmaker is to create empathy and connection.