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The Architect

Amid tragedy, scandal, and genius, Frank Lloyd Wright builds his legacy in defiance of convention — but as his masterpieces rise, so do the personal costs of ambition, love, and obsession.

The Architect traces the tumultuous life of Frank Lloyd Wright, from his audacious arrival in Chicago with nothing but talent, to his scandalous love affair with Mamah Cheney, and the devastating Taliesin massacre that nearly destroyed him. Through interviews, flashbacks, and architectural triumphs like the Imperial Hotel and the Guggenheim, the film explores Wright’s brilliance and arrogance in equal measure. As fires consume both his buildings and his relationships, Wright insists on rebuilding, convinced that his true legacy will live not in scandal or regret, but in stone, wood, and glass.

Written by:
Format:
Short Screenplay
Genres:
Starring Roles For:
Cillian Murphy
Michael Shannon
Rachel Weisz
In the Vein Of:
The Aviator

Posted:
09/19/2025
Updated:
09/19/2025
Author Bio:
DANA WALL - Psychology/MBA/CPA/MFA powerhouse who managed Hollywood chaos before becoming full-time writer in 2022. Daughter of psychiatrist father and PhD English teacher/lawyer mother—basically raised in a think tank where Freud met Shakespeare met legal briefs. Turns industry insider knowledge into sharp fiction, poetry, and short screenplays, full length screenplays, TV pilots that audit souls and expose power's true cost.

Contest Results:
Filmmatic Short (Finalist) [2025]
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