Pharmacists not invited 😕

I don’t think y’all understand yet. The talent we’ve gathered across the cast and crew is unreal. We received auditions from all over the WORLD! When I say we got the best of the best I mean it. I can’t wait to share more VERY soon!

🎥👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️🏥👨‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

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THIRTEEN WEEKS is:
- a medical rom com
- an independent feature film
- written by an ICU pharmacist (me)
- in pre-production
- RAMPING UP FAST

This week we’ve finalized casting, locations, budget, and more! Keep a lookout for some MAJOR updates soon! 👏👏👏

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Does Figs make robes?

Great suggestions, thanks! I recently watched the John Candy documentary (I Like Me) and I highly recommend it!

I’ll have to check it out! Other favorite documentaries?

They still do them at some places despite the pharmacist pleas!

the last thing Epic sees before I d/c all the IV drip orders that have been off for a week

Thanks for the reply! I googled your name and I think you are VERY close to me! 😮

Some items are easier/cheaper to secure, while others are expensive to get the real things. I’m open to any alternatives, trainer/demo versions, or dupe options!

If you know places to purchase, rent, borrow, or replicate any of these please share below and help me out!

PROPS IN THE SCRIPT:

Hospital badges (personalized)
Badge buddies, reels
ICU patient monitor
Crash cart
Defibrillator
Med pump
IO gun/driver, needles
Central line kit/materials
Bag valve mask
IV bags, tubing
Misc drug vials, crash cart meds, syringes, needles, etc

I’m an ICU pharmacist and I wrote a feature film! It’s called THIRTEEN WEEKS and we shoot this summer! 🎥

I need help brainstorming how best to secure some MEDICAL PROPS to ensure the film looks as realistic as possible.

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THIRTEEN WEEKS script page tracker:

0 ➡️ 160 ➡️ 110 ➡️ 100

Rule of thumb (very approximately) is 1 page = 1 minute of screen time!

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You’re either a q18h Vanc hospital or you’re not

Unopposed Alpha - a great name for a band

Tell me what you think!

Do any of these stand out to you?

Do you have any favorite movies or shows not listed that I should watch (medical, romance, comedy, etc)?

Please share below! 👇

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Unfortunately there aren’t many med rom coms to draw inspiration BUT here are some of our comps:

(500) Days of Summer 🗓️
Fleabag (series) 🇬🇧
The Holiday 🎄
Pride and Prejudice (BBC miniseries) 🎩
Scrubs (series) 🩻
The Shop Around the Corner 💌
You’ve Got Mail ⌨️
When Harry Met Sally 🥪

When developing a film, it can be useful to have a “comp” (or “comparable”).

A comp is a previously released movie, series, book, etc that has similarities in genre, theme, tone, etc to your project. 📺🧐

Hi! I’m an ICU pharmacist and the screenwriter for THIRTEEN WEEKS, a medical romantic comedy feature film. 🏥🎭🎥

Let’s talk about COMPS!

At least the water flushes are free

Silent chest has gotta be one of the most ominous sounding diagnoses

If I were Allen, I’d be so mad that someone modified my test

Now let’s do the more fun version of this: what are some BAD examples of medicine in film/TV? 👎

Can be hilariously inaccurate medical dialogue, an unrealistic healthcare worker character, or an entire show that just misses the mark. 🙅‍♂️

Thanks for sharing! 🙏

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MONDAY
Me: Hello! I’m the ICU pharmacist. We usually do rounds at 9 if you're up for it?
New locum intensivist: Oh uh well okay that’s fine.

FRIDAY
Me: He-
NLI: Omg I’m glad you’re here I have questions on this and need help with that…

Predictable but feels good every time!🤷‍♂️

Help me do some medical screenwriting research! 👨‍💻

What are some notable GOOD examples of medicine in film/TV? ✅

Can be as specific as a character or scene, or as broad as an entire show.

Bonus points for examples in the inpatient or ICU setting! 🏥

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Chicago, Illinois (March 2026)
1. Streets (downtown)
2. Strings Ramen Shop (Chinatown)
3. Second City (exterior)
4. Second City (interior)

Thank you!

Who is responsible for this

I came, I saw, I presented some research.

Looking forward to next year already!

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