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Logline

A romantic drama following two trans musicians — the disgraced ex-punk rocker son of a record label CEO and a guarded former pop star — after they are paired to write her an unlikely comeback hit.

Synopsis

This story is about a trans man and a trans woman falling in love over music. Max is a rich kid, drug addict ‘punk’ who just wants to prove to his dad that he deserves a second chance, and Ashley is a defeated singer/songwriter who lost her career after coming out as trans.

Like A Star Is Born, Once, or Malcolm & Marie, the leads’ chemistry is palpable, hot, and creatively passionate. The relationship blossoms voyeuristically in the tight quarters of the recording studio, as we redefine intimacy through the vulnerable music writing process.
 

Meet the Filmmakers

Gabe S. Dunn – Writer/Director
Gabe (he/they) is a queer, trans writer and director whose most recent film GRINDR BABY was selected for Frameline Festival’s 2023 Voices. He is a best-selling author thrice-over, host of multiple hit podcasts, and a TV writer who has sold over a dozen TV shows to networks like FX, Freeform, and Netflix. His YA drama Apocalypse Untreated was released by Audible Originals.

Melisa D. Monts – Producer
Melisa D. Monts (she/her) is a Black producer based in Los Angeles, from Northwest Arkansas. Through her company Diamond MPrint Production, Monts produces thirteen podcasts including PANTS with the L Word’s Kate Moenning and Leisha Hailey and BAD
WITH MONEY with Gabe Dunn. Additionally she has directed over 35 audiobooks for Penguin Random House. She directed the 2023 Grammy nominated audiobook, CALL US WHAT WE CARRY by Amanda Gorman. Two books she directed have been nominated for the 2022 Audies: FOUR HUNDRED SOULS and CRAZY FAITH. She produced four seasons of the Streamy Award Winning scripted comedy series, MR. STUDENT BODY PRESENT for Verizon’s Go90.

Gabriel Carnick – Cinematographer
Gabriel Carnick (she/her) is an award winning lesbian cinematographer based in Los Angeles and working globally. She has been in the industry for 15 years and has accumulated several awards. She focuses her artistic journey on telling queer stories made by queer filmmakers. She believes art can change the world and is always striving for that in every pursuit.

Sarah Soderquist – Line Producer/UPM
Sarah Soderquist (she/her) is an LA based queer producer-writer with a strong focus and passion for queer centric stories. Along with her partner, she successfully created, funded, produced and directed the award-winning LGBT web series “GAL PALS” which grew organically to over 12M views. She has run a number of successful crowdfunding campaigns and has extensive knowledge in the indie film world, along with over five years expertise in YouTube channel and project management.

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