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Viv & Vivienne is a highly entertaining comedy-horror with twists, jump scares, and plenty of gore, but also a laser-focused social satire of latter-day Hollywood and the entrapments of modern fame and extreme fandom.

V&V is about two , and we have all-female department heads on this project. We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for our female cast and crew. All donations made will go directly into the relevant line items in the production budget.

Synopsis

HOLLYWOOD, in the very near future…

International film star and America’s sweetheart, Vivienne Bryce (played by Walking Dead legend Pollyanna McIntosh), is having a terrible year. At 46, she’s ageing out of her movie-star roles, and her husband dumps her for his younger co-star, causing a huge public scandal. It’s killing her.

No one is betting big on Vivienne anymore, except maybe her superfan Viv Blanchard (played by global comedy superstar Natalie Palamedes), who has devoted her entire earthly existence to making sure that one day she’ll be Vivienne’s only BFF and confidante.

One fateful night, at Vivienne’s remote country home, the unlikely duo finally come face to face. Can Viv be the key to Vivienne’s return to fame?

Viv & Vivienne is a highly entertaining comedy-horror with twists, jump scares, and plenty of gore, but also a laser-focused social satire of latter-day Hollywood and the entrapments of modern fame and extreme fandom.

HORROR / COMEDY. Viv & Vivienne combines Misery, The Substance, Death Trap, Ingrid Goes West and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane to create a one-of-a-kind psychological thrill ride that leaves you desperate for more….

Meet the Filmmakers

Bobcat Goldthwait — Writer/Director
In addition to being a 4x Sundance Alum, Goldthwait’s films have screened internationally, including at the Deauville Film Festival and the San Sebastian Film Festival. Bobcat has been honoured with the German Independent Honorary Award at the Oldenburg Film Festival for his collective works and was awarded “Filmmaker on the Edge” at the Provincetown Film Festival by his hero, John Waters. Bobcat is currently working on several new film projects and has started his autobiography.

Bobcat’s directorial works include feature films
Worlds Greatest Dad, starring Robin Williams,
Willow Creek, starring Bigfoot
God Bless America
Windy City Heat
Sleeping Dogs Lie
Call Me Lucky

Pollyanna McIntosh — Cast
Pollyanna is genre royalty. After a theatrical start to her career, then diverse character leads in film, Pollyanna became best known as the only THE WALKING DEAD actor to cross over 3 series in The Walking Dead Universe. In Netflix’s “VIKINGS: VALHALLA” Pollyanna played Queen Aelfgifu across the 3 seasons of the historical drama. In Netflix’s “OUTER BANKS” she plays the piratical leader Dalia in Season 4 and in the upcoming final and 5th Season. Other TV roles include “HAP & LEONARD ” (Sundance TV), “LODGE 49” (AMC), “CHILLING AVENTURES OF SABRINA” (Netflix), “SCAVANGERS REIGN” (Amazon), “BOB SERVANT INDEPENDENT” (BBC). Pollyanna’s leading horror/thriller roles in film include her multi award-winning performances in THE WOMAN, TALES OF HALLOWEEN, EXAM, THE BLOOD LANDS, REVENGE RIDE , DARLIN’, LOVE ETERNAL , LET US PREY and, most recently, DOUBLE BLIND. Pollyanna wrote and directed the social horror DARLIN’ premiered at SXSW in 2019 and was nominated for Best International Feature at Galway Film Fleadh as well as winning at Sitges Film Festival, playing at Edinburgh International Film Festival and many other festivals internationally before its wide release.

Natalie Palamides — Cast
Natalie is the rock-god of comedy. American multi-hyphenate comedic performer Natalie Palamides’ brilliant onewoman show, in which she plays both halves of a straight couple: WEER, made her the toast of New York after its electric run at the Cherry Lane Theatre in 2025. Which won Best Show at Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival 2024. Known for her avant-garde, boundary-pushing performances and her one-person shows built around complex, multi-dimensional characters, Natalie previously created NATE – A ONE MAN SHOW, (Netflix). She has developed series at Freeform, and with Duplass Brothers Productions and is best known in film for her dark and hilarious lead as Funzo in APOCALYPSE CLOWN, which won the Galway Film Fleadh’s top prize and was also released on Netflix. Natalie’s accolades include Best Newcomer Award – Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2017 and The Guardian’s Top 10 comedy shows of 2017 and 2018, the New York Times’ Best Comedy of 201

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Contact

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