2012 First Place Winner:
Funemployed
Michael Lippert
30 min., 2012

Pilot summary:
Nothing is working out for Ted, a new transplant in Chicago. First, he fails to hit on his coworker, Amy. Next, he discovers that his best friend is already dating her. As his roommates welcome Amy into their world, Ted feels his is shattering. When his Wii is stolen, Ted takes desperate measures to retrieve it, along with his self-worth, in a drinking match with his college rival, Carl.

Credits:
Directed by: Michael Lippert
Written by: Kate Carson-Groner, Ted Evans, Michael Lippert and Alex Harris
Produced by: Michael Lippert and Katey Selix
Director of Photography: Chris Coyne
Editor: Michael Lippert

Cast:
Ted Evans…Ted
Kate Carson-Groner…Amy
Michael Lippert…Jay
Alex Harris…Lockwood
Dan Hale…Bill
Alix Klingenberg…Beth

His life is ruled by Murphy’s Law