Hello from the Producer of Reading the Room!

This short film Directed and Written by Denanh Tran and Darren

Khommanivong is a Wes Anderson-inspired romantic comedy looking to spark

those feelings of warmth and happiness one gets from their first experience of

love. This film aims to capture the essence of an awkward kid overcoming his

own self-doubts, while also taking the aspects of Wes Anderson’s visual style

of a high contrast and symmetrical framing that make a visually stunning film

to watch.

SYNOPSIS

This teen romantic comedy explores the life of an awkward high schooler who

struggles to connect with anyone around him. One day, Brian goes to his

usual spot in the library to be alone, but sees the most popular girl in class,

Laura, sitting at his table. Initially awkward, Brian musters up the courage to

talk to her and slowly begins to fall in love with her. On the last day of school,

he confesses his feelings to her, only to find out that she also feels the same

way. Alas, they are unable to be together due to different career paths. Laura

gives Brian his first and final kiss goodbye as they part ways, hoping to see

each other sometime in the future.

ABOUT THE WRITER/DIRECTORS

DENANH TRAN, an aspiring actor born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. After

graduating university, he decided to change his career path and pursue his

dream to become an actor. During his time enrolled in Toronto Film School, his

passion for acting burned even further through the numerous projects he has

been a part of, and the friends he has made along the way. Going into his final

term of the acting program, Denanh has been given the opportunity to direct

and star in his own thesis film to further hone his craft in acting and debut his

skills as a director.

DARREN KHOMMANIVONG, a dedicated and emerging filmmaker born and

raised in Woodstock, Ontario. Through his love for film, he aspires to create

and direct films that will one day be on the big screen. As a recent graduate of

the production program in the Toronto Film School, Darren is a very

accomplished individual, taking part in countless projects including the writing

and directing of his very own thesis film.

HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED

Your contribution to this project will be pivotal in bringing this short film to life.

Every dollar raised will be allocated with utmost care and transparency to

ensure the highest quality production and storytelling. Here's how your

support will be used:

1. Pre-production Expenses

This includes script development, storyboarding, location scouting, and pre-shoot logistics. These early stages are vital for building a strong foundation for

the project.

2. Production Costs

The bulk of the funds will be used during the actual filming process to cover

the expenses of the location, set design, costumes, and other essential

elements to create a visually stunning film.

3. Post-Production

After filming, your contributions will be used for video editing, sound design,

colour correction, and visual effects to ensure the final product is polished and

captivating.

4. Festival Submissions

To maximize the reach and impact of our film, we plan to submit it to film

festivals, which require entry fees and promotional materials. Your support will

help us get our film to a global audience.

5. Contingency Fund

Filmmaking can often come with unforeseen challenges. A portion of the

funds will be set aside to address unexpected expenses and ensure the

project's successful completion.

FINAL STATEMENT

Your support in this film means everything to us and every little bit counts no

matter how much it is. Through your investment in this project, it will allow us

to create a visually stunning piece of film that will warm the hearts of any

viewer.

No giveaways, no raf-fles, sweepstakes, or promotions are offered in

exchange for your donation.

As a thank you for your contribution, you will receive an honorary credit for the

film.

THE CAST:

Denanh Tran as BRIAN

Mikyla Warner as LAURA

THE TEAM:

Writer & Director: Denanh Tran

Co-Director: Darren Khommanivong

Producer: Christian Bejarano

Director Of Photography: Nico Marneris

Production Design: Belinda Bijan

& Many More.