Holiday Across the Pond
LOGLINE:
A reserved and very single Asian-American CPA boldly leaves her job to dog-sit in London over the holidays, anticipating a romance-filled adventure, but unexpectedly finds self-love instead.
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SYNOPSIS
At 38 years old, Laura, a first-generation Asian American, has spent her life conforming to societal and family expectations, fueled by an insatiable desire to please. While she measures her worth through achievements, her quest for romance remains unfulfilled, eroding her already delicate self-confidence. Faced with yet another uninspiring holiday season at her CPA job in sunny Los Angeles, Laura makes a daring choice: she decides to quit her job and dog-sit in London for her best friend Angelique, venturing into her first solo international trip. Angelique encourages Laura to embrace uncertainty, advocating for carefree dating and approaching life without preconceived notions. Through a series of dates and adventures, a profound romantic transformation takes shape, ultimately revealing that the primary love Laura must embrace is for herself.
FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS
CREATIVE TEAM
Christine W Chen - Writer/Director/Producer
Christine Chen, an Academy qualified director and co-author of "Get Reelisms," discovered her passion for storytelling through film in 1993 when she first experimented with an early VHS camcorder. This initial fascination evolved into a lifelong dedication to writing and directing. Christine's short films have gained prominence at prestigious festivals like Hollyshorts, New Orleans Film Festival, and Fantasia Film Festival. Her recent feminist adventure thriller feature, "Erzulie," enjoyed a limited theatrical release in May 2022 and is available on VOD since June 14, 2022. In addition to directing, Christine works as a producer and 1st AD.
Mailyne Briggs - Producer
Mailyne K. Briggs (she/her), is a Philippines-born, Canadian-raised filmmaker with over 12+ years of diverse media experience under her media production company Kilam Media Inc. Adept at handling roles in producing, directing, writing, and cinematography, Mailyne's work encompasses multicam remote productions, commercials, music videos, documentaries, and narratives. Her work has been featured on CBC, Fashion One, and various film festivals across North America and across the web. Mailyne is also a mother, and advocates for the environment, mental health and diverse industry representation.
Loren Maxine - Producer
Loren Maxine is a Producer and Writer from Queens, NY and a Black Film Space member. After graduating college in May 2020, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career and create her own opportunity. She founded the Non-Profit Generation Networks to build a community for young creatives who collaborate on projects and gain career support. She currently produces content under her production company A Loren Maxine Production. Her projects consist of Spec Commercials, Short Films and her debut digital series, Homegirls. As someone who grew up seeing characters like herself on Television, she describes herself as a prime example of how representation matters. Her commitment to helping others pursue their passions and tell their stories drives her to create and maintain an open and collaborative environment. One of her favorite quotes is: “If your dream only includes you, it’s too small” - Ava DuVernay