a/b studios: indie genre films with
hearts & smarts
We’re making a proof-of-concept short film,
Lavender Fields Forever.
We are neurodiverse, female filmmakers committed to creating commercially-appealing, regionally-rooted films. With its narrative of an ADHD girlie choosing to follow her intuition in spite of crushing self-doubt, Lavender Fields Forever centers our vision, stories, and region authentically.
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2024 - 2025 slate —
tv sitcom pilot: everything is fine
written & co-directed by Stephanie Hong
After a breakdown lands her in mandated therapy, sexual assault survivor Amy Zhou rebuilds her life and her relationship to her family with the help of an eclectic group of college roommates, one shenanigan at a time.
Script & show bible complete, pitch deck available upon request.
All original images and credit curated on Pinterest.
short film: ‘tis the damn season
Two childhood friends reluctantly reunite for the weekend, unsure if they have the right words to repair their broken relationship -- and if the time has finally come to define it.
Script complete, Winner: Best Short Script for Austin Under the Stars Film Festival 2023 and Honorable Mention for the Santa Barbara Screenplay Awards. Learn more on the project page.
All original images and credit curated on Pinterest.
feature film: the holiday bucket list
A grieving young writer is compelled to complete one final holiday bucket list before giving up on her dream.
Set in a small to mid-sized southern Appalachia town, this realist narrative features ten named cast members, “real world” locations, and translates the “comfort film” feel of Hallmark into a relatable, diverse experience. Learn more on the project page.
Script complete, pitch deck available upon request.
All original images and credit curated on Pinterest.
proof-of-concept short: lavender fields forever
A disillusioned MBA student is stuck in the rut of her normal life until an unexpected inheritance puts a risky but adventurous future into focus.
Feels like the first ten minutes of the feature film, set between Knoxville, TN and Ventimiglia, Liguria, Italy. Learn more on the project page.
Short script complete, feature script in-development.
All original images and credit curated on Pinterest.
television: Outdoorsy
Explore Appalachia’s hometowns through their outdoor playgrounds and the communities that support them.
30-minute unscripted series that features interviews, wide-ranging outdoorsy adventures, and local-oriented travel trips for lesser-explored Southern Appalachian communities. Learn more on the project page.
Pilot sizzle in post-production. Pitch deck available upon request.
animated short: hot dog in the city
When newly-adopted pup Ducky follows a butterfly away from home, he quickly learns he won’t make as a stray on his own. To earn his place in a dog pack, he’ll have to partner with some unlikely allies and pull off an un-bun-lievable heist.
Script currently in development.
All original images and credit curated on Pinterest.
