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Logline

A year after closing their flower shop, two women struggle to save their friendship at a cabin in the Ozarks, until they receive help from a mystical maintenance man, a benevolent ghost, and a wise pet rooster.

Synopsis

Marianne and Caroline have been friends for over two decades when they open their flower shop, Flower City. Starting out as a stand at the farmer’s market, it’s a dream come true to have their very own store. However, when business begins to go south, Marianne uses the inheritance from her Dad’s passing to save the store and Caroline secretly books the space during off hours, but all is lost. Heartbroken, angry, and guilt-ridden, the women grow apart.

A year later, Marianne and Caroline reunite for a weekend in the Ozarks, but things between them are strained. They take a mystical and cryptic cave tour, try to reconnect over nachos on a boat, hike through the hills while hungover, and line dance after drinking (possibly) hallucinogenic tea. As their journey continues, the friends will meet eccentric midwesterners and unexpected guides, who help them to confront their feelings. It’s a weekend they’ll never forget as uncomfortable truths are revealed and the women’s friendship is tested like never before.

Meet the Filmmakers

Rebecca Holopter & Verity Butler, The Best Brothers Productions – Writers/Producers

● Their short mockumentary, Finding Keanu, is in the film festival circuit.
● Created a 13 episode drama web series, shot in Joshua Tree & Big Bear.
● Raised $65,000 on SeedandSpark.com, to shoot a horror western pilot
presentation.
● Produced and starred in Crimes of the Heart at the Atwater Theatre in Los
Angeles.
● Have 9 completed scripts, ranging from shorts, features, and pilots, along with
16 other concepts they are developing.
● Pride themselves on being indie-do-it yourself/stretch-every-last-dollar
filmmakers. They make shit happen, all while having fun!

Rebecca Holopter – Director

● Co-Director of Silverlake Afternoon, which screened in over 30 film festivals, featured on Price.com and Out.com and distributed on Dekkoo.
● Co-Director of Soiled Doves pilot presentation- budget $100k
● Directed Charlotte’s World- one woman play in 2019 Fringe Festival
● Directed/Wrote 30 Second RomCom
● Directing short horror film- currently in pre-production
● 20+ years of acting experience and study and artist/art teacher (so she’s great
with composition!)

Allison Tate – Producer
● Award-winning producer and filmmaker with 15 years of diverse experience
● Lead producer on coming-of-age comedy feature film “Big Boys” starring a cast that includes Emily Deschanel. Winner of 17 festival awards.
● Earned glowing reviews in The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and 5-Star review in The Guardian with the headline “An Achingly Brilliant Queer Coming-of-Age Classic”. Distributed in the U.S. / Canada by Dark Star Pictures and internationally by Aardwolf Films.
● Producer / Director / Writer at Out Magazine, The Advocate, and Pride.com. 2019 GLAAD Award Winner
● Producing projects include: talk show episodes for Apple TV, a docu-series for FaceBook Watch, and a web series that IndieWire named Best of the Year.
● Graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts with a B.A. in Film & Television Production.

Allison Williams – Co-Producer/Costume Designer
● A Springfield, MO native, Allison and Rebecca went to college together.
● Graduated from MSU with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design.
● Wardrobe construction and styling for independent photoshoots.
● Costume construction at The Springfield Little Theater.
● Local alterations and mending for special occasions (prom and weddings!)
● Vintage clothing seller.
● Ozark lover and all around go-getter!

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Contact

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