Diane is 70, recently divorced, and mad as hell at the richie yahoos invading her small, tourist town. Buckle up, folks, this late bloomer is about to bloom.
DIANE FROM KERNVILLE is a single-camera, satirical dramedy set in 2013 that looks at wealth disparity, internet culture, and local politics through the eyes of a 70-yr-old woman grasping for visibility and purpose. Diane spends her free time cloaked in the anonymity of online life. She self-medicates with cigarettes, wine, and a recent "self-help" bestseller. But she's ready for tangible change. Understanding impoverished, small-town folks are easily left behind, Diane refuses to have the integrity of her beloved town erased by the burgeoning San Fran tech world invading it. This small California river town—gorgeous landscapes juxtaposed by local economic desperation and increasing entitled tourists—is striving to adapt to the growing influence of social media and short-term rentals. Determined to protect Kernville, Diane and her best buds subvert expectations and honor the folklore of good old-fashioned American grit to become unlikely heroes on a mission to preserve whats sacred about their town.
COMPS: Somebody Somewhere meets Northern Exposure with a dash of Parks & Rec
My work spotlights my LGBTQ+ community, women & other underrepresented voices. My first documentary feature, Our dad, Danielle, was recently distributed worldwide on streaming. As a writer/director, I gravitate towards satirical & dramedy narratives centering on often overlooked protagonists to subvert expectations and examine observational truths. I'm fascinated by assumptions and stereotypes surrounding underrepresented groups throughout history, so I enjoy exploring those complexities in a comedic yet honest way to humanize our shared experiences.
Nantucket Film Festival 2024 - Tony Cox Screenwriting Competition - Top 8 Semifinalist
Austin Film Festival 2024 - Second Rounder
HollyShorts Screenwriting Competition 2024 - Semifinalist
Cinequest Screenwriting Competition 2024 - Semifinalist
BlueCat Screenwriting Competition 2024 - Quarterfinalist
