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Just out of reach.

Overview

In University Tess had her heartbroken and manipulated by Beth, choosing to never let herself love another woman she settles down with Charles, however she never planned to fall in love with her bridesmaid and work colleague Charlotte. It’s leading up to the big day and Tess must decide who really owns her heart, but will there be a surprise contender?

Synopsis

Love, heartbreak or convenience? What do you do when you don’t know who is who?

Seven years ago at Hertfordshire University Beth broke Tess’ heart refusing to go public about their relationship and claiming to be ashamed of her. After their breakup Tess refused to love another woman and instead looked for convenience with Elliot, a naive and lovable engineer.

A month before their wedding Tess notices a change between her and Charlotte, her work college and maid of honor. Leaving it till the last minute to tell each other the truth, it is up to Tess to once and for all decide were her loyalties lie.

Who would produce the film?

Warp Films, an independent film production company based in Sheffield and London. They would also be a useful connection as this year they are currently working on projects with Channel 4, BBC and Sky. They have also had experience with funding with Kickstarter as Warp Films successfully ran a crowd-funding campaign to fund four short films shot at the All Tomorrow's Parties music festival using Kickstarter, the films are currently in post-production.

What are the comparable titles?

Imagine me & you (2005) $2,635,305.

Lost and Delirious (2001) $307,233.

Funding

Kickstarter BFI funding for first time film directors

Possible private funding

What festivals would you submit to?

BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival

Iris Prize Festival Cardiff

Sundance Film Festival

Pink Film Days Amsterdam (Roze Filmdagen)

What is your market?

Although times have changed and more people are accepting of both gay rights and the right to marry, certain people are still very closed minded. A Disney channel programme called 'Good luck Charlie' had mothers complaining and against a child in the show having two mothers however Disney went ahead with the original plot, showing that large production companies aren’t afraid to ruffle a few feathers just because someone else doesn’t have the same views that they do.

My target audience would be for people between 20's and 30's as they would have previous relationship experience, they would be open minded and want to see a love story away from the cookie cutter image of Hollywood.

Cast

HollyBecky West

Elliot Callum Abbott

CharlotteIsabel Goldby-Briggs

TessJessica Albon