HENRY SARWER-FONER
Where do you live (City, State, or Country)?
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Your script stood out among hundreds of others. What was the inspiration for your story and why did you write a script instead of a short story or a novel? The inspiration for My Boyfriend’s A Robot came from observing the absurdities of modern dating and the growing role of technology in shaping our relationships. It began with a simple question: What if the perfect partner wasn’t human at all? From there, I explored the humor and heart of navigating love and loneliness with someone literally programmed to be “perfect.” I chose to write a script because the story felt inherently visual and dynamic. My Boyfriend’s A Robot thrives on comedic timing, awkward silences, and physical gags – elements that don’t translate as effectively in prose. The banter between Emily and Adam also depends on snappy dialogue, which is more suited for the screen. How long did it take you to write your script...and what is your writing process? Do you outline...use index cards...white board...or just start with FADE IN? I wrote the script in a couple of weeks. But only having nailed down a solid outline first. What is your ultimate ambition as a writer? I hope to write and direct original work that blends dark humor with drama, tackling serious themes with a comedic edge. Was your entry at The Wiki Screenplay Contest a full script or “the first ten pages”? Why did you make that choice? Full script. All in. What’s your all-time favorite movie or television show...and why? Hard to pick my absolute favorite. But I’m drawn to stories that make me feel deeply, laugh out loud, and think all at once. For example: “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” or series such as “Succession” or “Slow Horses.” What advice do you have for writers hoping to win a contest or place as a finalist as you have? Write from the heart with fearless originality – something no one else but you can write. What else are you working on that the world needs to know about? Nowhere Man (Sci-Fi Comedy Feature) When an introverted vlogger uses a sophisticated AI to go viral and get the girl of his dreams, he becomes the enemy of a ruthless tech titan and must morph into a real hero to battle over who controls the truth. Dick 2.0 (Sci-fi Comedy Feature) Facing a divorce that threatens to halve his fortune, a Wall Street billionaire replaces himself with a clone precisely engineered to save his marriage and net worth. But when he sees how much more his wife loves his duplicate, he must battle his better self to win back his better half. Just Watch Me (Horror Feature) A burnt-out influencer buys a used camper van to revive herself and boost her followers, only to discover that a serial killer has wired it with livestreaming spycams – so viewers can vote how to murder her. I also have a couple of comedy TV series in development. |
