Split Decision (2006 film)

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Split Decision is a 2006 American TV movie directed by Simon West starring Jessy Schram and written by Liz Tigelaar. It was a pilot for a series on The CW that was not picked up but still aired on TV.

It was Tigelaar's first pilot. [1] She pitched the idea to Spelling at UPN but by the time it was shot Spelling had been absorbed by Paramount. [2]

It described as a teen version of Sliding Doors . [3] [4]

Plot

A look at the two different directions a teenage girl's life could have taken when she goes to high school.

Cast

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References

  1. "Interview with Liz Tigelaar". Austin Film Festival. 29 Feb 2012.
  2. "Interview with Liz Tigelaar Part 4". You Tube.
  3. Andreeva, N. (2006). NBC snatches 'kidnapped'. Hollywood Reporter, 393, 3-3,47.
  4. Nordyke, K. (2006). Helmers set for ABC, fox comedies. Hollywood Reporter, 393, 1-1,17.