Tyler Mandell

Communication, 2025

Dentally Ill. A young boy must face his fears at a dentist’s office.

Why do you feel this publication is important?

I think Storyline is important because it gives budding screenwriters a chance to show off their work as well as connect with other creatives on campus.

What are the inspirations/motivations behind your screenplay?

I went through a lot of my own dental drama at a young age, so the main character’s fears and anxieties are ones I also experienced. For the story’s tone, I love writing surreal humor and visual jokes that surprise people and I try to incorporate that into my writing whenever I can.