Peer into the home of F. Scott Fitzgerald (author of The Great Gatsby) and his wife Zelda to witness a night in their tumultuous marriage. Zelda discovers a piece of familiar writing published under Scott’s name in the evening newspaper, setting their world ablaze. Inspired by true events, this thrilling and heart-wrenching short film depicts the inner workings of the famed couple’s relationship.
A NEW SHORT FILM
SPACEHEAD Productions in association with ITM Pictures
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY:Riley J. Ewing
STARRING: Jenna Elise & Riley J. Ewing
Scott & Zelda at Home was selected to premiere as a film of the week selection on Film Shortage where it currently has over 61,000 views and counting!
It screened at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) in February 2025, the Kansas City FilmFest International (KCFFI) in April 2025, the Narrows Film Festival in August2025 and the Baldy & Friends Short Film Showcase in January 2026. Most notably, the film was selected to screen at the Red Movie Awardsin Reim France in 2025 & 2026, where it won Best of the Season for the summer 2025 season and Best Production Design for the 2025 year.
Scott & Zelda at Home was also selected as a semi-finalist for the Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2025 and lead actor Riley J. Ewing won Best Actor at the 2025 Madrid Film Awards (MADFA)
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