Synopsis/Details
New York City high schooler Mikie Russo only has eyes for Gloria DeLuca, the Mafia Don’s daughter, and wants her as his Prom date. But Mikie faces many obstacles. First, get her to agree. Second, pass his tough senior year Latin class or miss the Prom. Next, change parental dismay at his Prom date choice. Then, gain the Don’s confidence he is a worthy suitor for Gloria. Through hard work and perseverance Mikie succeeds - - that is until the young couple are caught up in the Don’s high-profile Emmy Awards jewelry robbery that leads to FBI raids and arrests
All Accolades & Coverage
(For Mafia Prom Date): Ranked by Coverfly in the "top 22 percent of discoverable projects" on January 10, 2025. Screenplay also recently won Chicago Script Awards, DC After Dark Film Festival, Hollywood Stage Script Film Competition. (For Man Vs. Machine: Crypto Bot's Trial): recent Sci-Fi Screenplay Awards from Hollywood Just 4 Shorts Film/Screenplay Competition, Venus on Broadway International Film Competition.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Hero's Journey
Story Situation:
Obstacles to love
Story Conclusion:
Bitter-sweet
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Good Man, Virtue
Cast Size:
Many
Locations:
Many
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Male Teenager
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Criminal
Stock Character Types:
Boy next door, Girl next door
Advanced
Adaption:
Based on Existing Fiction
Subgenre:
Comedy, Guy, Mafia/Mob
Life Topics:
Coming of Age
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Spring
Sport Topics:
Basketball
Relationship Topics:
Boyfriend, Friendship (romantic), Girlfriend
Writer Style:
Francis Ford Coppola
