WHO I AM

I’m Kazimiera, a screenwriter shaped by Slavic mythology, being a first born daughter and a shield of dark humor built over a lifetime.

Growing up Polish American, I inherited two things: a deep respect for tradition and folklores that are downright mischievous. Growing up on the East Coast introduced a blunt dry humor, that’s seeped its way into my writing.

WHAT I WRITE

I gravitate toward elevated genre with women at the center who are flawed, feral, and fierce. My stories tend to feel grounded and intimate even when something deeply strange is happening. Rich worlds. Weird behavior. A little blood.

If my scripts had a smell, it would be campfire smoke, vintage lace, and something faintly bloody.

BEYOND THE PAGE

When I’m not writing, I dabble in circus arts, travel whenever I can, and occasionally end up in front of a camera. I’m drawn to people and places with stories they haven’t told yet.

I’m currently based on the West Coast, seeking representation and open to collaboration on film and television projects that aren’t afraid to get a little strange.

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Influences

  • The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) Dir. Peter Greenaway

    Audacious and rich in color, the film is a dark comedy masquerading as a romantic crime story, populated by morally corrupt and complex characters who commit unspeakable acts. Ultimately, the heroine only ‘wins’ by stooping to the level of her toxic and abusive husband.

  • Apostle (2018) Dir. Gareth Evans

    A folk horror where humanity itself becomes the true monster, complete with a truly horrific death scene. Its slow-burn tension tightens its grip before erupting into a brutal, blood-drenched climax.

  • The Ugly Stepsister (2025) Dir. Emilie Blichfeldt,

    Female-driven and ferociously bold, this Scandinavian–Polish body horror is both funny and folkloric, pushing each woman to do whatever she must to survive in a man’s world. Beautiful to watch and deeply unsettling in its most human moments.

  • Happiness (1998) Dir. Todd Solondz

    A deeply dark and funny fly-on-the-wall exploration of human nature, this film is unflinching in its truths yet remains ironic, clever, and unexpectedly hilarious.

Let’s work together

Reach out for writing assignments, rewrites, and collaborations: KazimieraSzyperski@gmail.com