Kim Broderick took a circuitous route to screenwriting. More than thirty years ago, she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Social and Public Policy from Duquesne University. Subsequently, she enjoyed a twenty-five-year career in law enforcement. She retired as a Deputy Chief Probation Officer in San Diego County. Throughout her career, Kim valued helping others prevail, despite unfortunate and oppressive circumstances.
In 2020, Kim completed her first screenplay, Opposite Sides. It has placed in a number of competitions including, a finalist at the California Women's Film Festival 2023, and an official selection of The Female Eye Film Festival 2022.
Kim is passionate and committed to writing compelling stories that explore the complexities of human relationships. Her goal is to expose audiences to voices that have been traditionally excluded from the film industry. Kim lives in San Diego, California.
Opposite Sides Pilot Drama OPPOSITE SIDES is a one-hour drama series that follows the journey of Cori Clemons, a lesbian heart surgeon, as she experiences the challenges and triumphs of life, drawing strength from her faith, friendships, and love. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Northern California during her childhood, the story unfolds through various stages of her adulthood, spanning decades into the mid-2010s.
Opposite Sides Drama A lesbian surgeon battles through years of bullying, homophobia and sexism to come out during the intolerant climate of the AIDS pandemic.
Finalist California Women's Film Festival
(2023)
Semi-Finalist Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival
(2022)
Semi-Finalist San Francisco Indie Fest Screenplay Competition
(2022)
Official Selection Female Eye Film Festival
(2022)
Quarter-Finalist Filmmatic Drama Screenplay Awards
(2022)
Quarter-Finalist Emerging Screenwriters Drama Screenplay Competition
(2022)
Quarter-Finalist San Francisco International Screenwriting Competition
(2022)
Quarter-Finalist International Screenwriters' Association Fast Track Fellowship
(2022)
Duquesne University
(1984-1987)