Tips
Directed by
Serena Dykman
Surviving the American Dream, one manicure at a time.
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Synopsis
Behind a blur of acrylic tips and nailpolish, ten immigrant workers at Diva Nails juggle eclectic clients, language barriers and their dreams of making it in New York City. But when they begin to uncover the dire effects of their toxic work environment, it leads them on a dangerous path to revenge and murder.
Bio
Serena Dykman is a culture-clasher. A New York-based filmmaker, and graduate from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts Film and Television program, Serena's work ranges from comedy to drama and documentary, and has won over 40 awards. Her films THE DOORMAN, BED BUGS & COMPANY, and WELCOME have been selected in over 80 film festivals around the world, including at the Cannes Film Festival, and Oscar-qualifying film festivals. WELCOME has 1 million views online, and won a Webby Award ! Serena is a "third-culture kid" born in Paris, and raised between London, Brussels, and New York. Her passion for travel, and cross-cultural curiosity has informed much of her work.
Awards History
SeriesFest Pitch-a-thon 2020
Omni NATPE 2020
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