A Short Film written & directed by Chad Hylton & Colin Henning
When Shelly is forced to connect with her old college friend, Maggie, she thinks they have nothing in common –but they could be exactly what the other is missing.
Inspired by classic RomComs, Maggie & Shelly embraces the sincerity and situations of the genre while wondering what kind of Rom is needed for your Com.
With Hayleigh Hart Franklin & Brooke Elizabeth
as Maggie & Shelly
More coming soon…
Notes from the Directors – Chad Hylton & Colin Henning
Why do we return to the rom-com? The often used odd-couple nature of the genre is emblematic of how this class of film speaks to the opposing reality of our own lives & own characters, as well as our own fantasies, & own aspirations. The delicate balance of ‘real’ and ‘fantasy’ is something every film must strive to illustrate to varying degrees, but the rom-com’s mass success and appeal lies, perhaps, at what’s at its heart: love.
How can we take the tropes, tokens, and Modus Operandi of this genre, and turn it on its head while staying true to the warmth, romance, and sincerity that are the hallmarks of this style?
Maggie & Shelly embraces the lush, colorful interiors; the timeless music; the talks of work, and talks of boys; the odd-couple pairing, but skews it with sharp editing and outrageous intimacy.
By deconstructing and reconstructing the romcom, Maggie & Shelly asks the question: what kind of Rom do you need to live a RomCom?