Francesca Varisco is an Italian-born and raised writer, citizen of the world, and a 2019 Nicholl Semi-Finalist. She loves historical fiction, unusual points of view, and high-concept “what if” scenarios, often exploring universal themes and controversial issues with stories that usually end happily. In addition to screenwriting, she has written librettos and poems for musical theatre, collaborating with Maestro Federico Bonetti Amendola, and has worked in TV production (including as PA on SHŌGUN and in the production office for Joe Pickett S2). Her projects span spy thrillers, drama based on true stories, action crime, romantic comedy, YA action-adventure, and genre-bending sci-fi.…Francesca Varisco is an Italian-born and raised writer, citizen of the world, and a 2019 Nicholl Semi-Finalist. She loves historical fiction, unusual points of view, and high-concept “what if” scenarios, often exploring universal themes and controversial issues with stories that usually end happily. In addition to screenwriting, she has written librettos and poems for musical theatre, collaborating with Maestro Federico Bonetti Amendola, and has worked in TV production (including as PA on SHŌGUN and in the production office for Joe Pickett S2). Her projects span spy thrillers, drama based on true stories, action crime, romantic comedy, YA action-adventure, and genre-bending sci-fi.WWWW…