As a young filmmaker, I’ve felt the both collaborative and competitive nature of trying to gain recognition. Some people persevere, but many fall behind, and others do what they believe is necessary to accomplish their goals, even if it means undermining their peers. The Slicks investigates this balance between ambition and integrity. I wanted to further explore my experience with writing and the irrational desperation that can accompany a deadline; by centering this film around two writers I am able to feature different philosophies.