Associated Problems - Behind The Screenplay

The “Associated Problems” screenplay sees Frank Dover, a chef and restaurateur who has been running his restaurant in Toulouse, France, for many years. His restaurant was once successful and popular, but in 1992, the economy took a downturn, and the changing seasons affected his business. His restaurant has been struggling to attract customers, and he is facing financial difficulties.

Frank is a hardworking man who has dedicated his life to his restaurant, and the thought of losing it fills him with despair. He is trying his best to keep it afloat, but the mounting pressure is taking a toll on him.

One night, three men come to his restaurant and perceive it as a bustling eatery, despite the situation being far from its normal customer flow. They see an opportunity to take advantage of Frank’s desperation and plot to steal from him. These men might be outsiders or people from Frank’s past who hold a grudge against him.

Associated Problems writing playlist:

SQÜRL – Magic Hour
Funki Porcini – A Serious Understanding of the Gearbox
Trigg & Gusset – Last Known Spy
MIKE DEAN – THE SIXTH OR SEVENTH DAY
William Basinski – Tear Vial
Ocoeur – Glow
Anoushka Shankar – Dissolving Boundaries
Pink Sweat$ featuring 6LACK – Midnight River
Josin – The Bottom Line – Live From Home
Black Chamber – Other Days
The Gentleman Losers – There Will Come Soft Rains
Christian Löffler – Pastoral
Zamilska – Fragile
Holger Czukay – Longing for Daydreams
GAS – Königsforst 5
Fire! Orchestra – Blue Crystal Fire
Lauren Auder – in god’s childlike hands
Kiasmos – Blurred – Sven Helbig Rework
E.VAX – Karst
Jamie Isaac – Made
MJ Cole – Cathedral
Cobra Man – Welcome to Earth
The Radiophonic Workshop – The Stranger’s House
Seefeel – Rough For Radio – Peel Session
Burial – Upstairs Flat
Truth Enola – Voicestress
Fat Boys – Can You Feel It
Styn – White Tea
David Darling – Indiana Indian
The Glitch Mob – Animus Vox – Ambient Version
Death Cab for Cutie – I Will Follow You into the Dark
Michael Giacchino – The Batman

Story Inspiration

The inspiration for “Associated Problems” came from real-life experiences of restaurant owners struggling to keep their businesses alive or from stories of crime and theft in the hospitality industry. The film explores themes of desperation, betrayal, and the lengths people go to in order to survive. It also sheds light on the vulnerability of small business owners and the importance of community support in times of crisis.