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Logline

In the aftermath of their mom’s death, siblings Chloe and Max grieve in very different ways; Max strives to be the perfect son while Chloe numbs her pain with drugs, launching the first of many spirals of addiction she will face in life.

Synopsis

This edutainment webseries is designed to accompany curricula for grades 7-12, with each of the 10 episodes coming with its own corresponding learning material.

As two siblings weather the storm of grief in their own separate ways, a rift forms in their family, leading them onto wildly separate paths. Chloe, ever a people-pleaser, finds her casual drug use spiraling into a full-blown addiction as her hopes of a “normal” future get smaller every day. Max, the golden child feels caught between Chloe and Dad, feeling forced to pick a side between two warring forces. Dad wants him to play the informant, while Chloe uses Max as an unwilling co-conspirator and confidante. And as Chloe’s substance use disorder develops, Dad struggles with his own grief and comes to realize that “tough love” may be the complete opposite of what Chloe needs from her one remaining parent. Over the course of the story, Max learns to find his voice and a way to express how Chloe’s actions have affected him, while Chloe realizes what she wants is nothing compared to what the disease of addiction in her mind and body needs.

Meet the Filmmakers

Vince Dixon — Writer/Director
Vince Dixon is an award-winning writer and director, known for his recent overdose awareness short film Sometimes I Imagine Your Funeral (SIIYF), which won Best in Fest at Film Invasion Los Angeles, Best Short Film at the Riverside International Film Festival, Best Short at Chicago International REEL Shorts, among a total of ten festival wins. SIIYF is based on Vince’s relationship with his late sister Lauren, who died of fentanyl poisoning in 2021, and he has used the film to advocate for overdose awareness in classroom settings. Originally from Indiana and with a degree in film from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, Vince works for Paramount+ in Los Angeles as a Producer and Editor, and has worked on promotional campaigns for titles such as Halo: The Series, School Spirits, Tulsa King, and more.

Victoria Britton — Producer
Victoria Britton is a film producer passionate about telling personal stories that explore grief, spirituality, and womanhood. Her work has screened at Tribeca, HollyShorts, and Heartland, with projects released via The Atlantic and Investigation Discovery. She co-produced Last Days of Summer (Dir. Alex Rodgers), winner of the Indiana Spotlight Award at the 2024 Heartland International Film Festival. Victoria is also part of a filmmaking trio that won the 2024 Pitchdox Grand Prize for Bloom, a documentary short that follows a Ukrainian immigrant’s journey to grow the world’s tallest sunflower. In addition to her producing work, she collaborates on documentary and nonfiction series including Ghost Adventures, Cold Justice, and Evil Lives Here. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Butler Univer