My name is Mayra Cortez, and I am a filmmaker from Los Angeles, CA. I need support in producing my pilot, Tú y Yo. It's been my dream to produce films made for us by us that include narratives that are not regularly seen in media.

About the project

Estella is a heartfelt and funny coming-of-age romantic comedy about rediscovering love, identity, and independence—at any age.

When Estella’s only daughter announces she’s moving away, this codependent mother is forced to confront a life of her own for the first time in decades. Stuck in the same routines and surrounded by nosy neighbors in her desert mobile home community, Estella takes an unexpected leap into the dating world—and into self-discovery.

Everything changes when she develops a crush on her new neighbor, a confident lesbian woman who has just moved in next door. With one bold swipe right, Estella begins to explore her sexuality, her desires, and what it means to truly love herself.

This story celebrates second chances, queer joy, and the courage it takes to start over. It’s a comedy about love that defies stereotypes, embraces authenticity, and proves that self-discovery has no age limit.