She Said, Yes
Short Film | 15 min | San Francisco
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Synopsis: London is at her breaking point. She and her fiance, Nate, who is sick and fighting cancer, have endured an exhaustive number of treatments - which has taken a major toll on their already unstable relationship. After learning Nate's round was unsuccessful, London runs from her grief and has a one-night stand with a stranger. Consumed by guilt, London must face the aftermath of her decision, as both she and Nate find the courage to come to terms with the end of their relationship.
SHE SAID, YES is a coming-of-age horror short film that explores the theme of guilt and our protagonist's journey toward accountability. Deciding to separate from someone you love is difficult, and few stories portray how challenging it is to pull the plug on a long-term partnership—especially during illness.
The fear of harming another or not making the right choice can paralyze a person, keeping them bound to a situation that only harms both parties. Instead of being honest with her feelings, our protagonist makes a controversial move and cheats, subconsciously creating the catalyst to implode their struggling relationship. When someone does not take accountability for their wrongdoings and attempts to maintain the status quo, the pain and guilt can be devouring, causing more damage than necessary.
This film allows space for audiences to contemplate what honesty, accountability, and courage look like within our relationships. How do we overcome the impossible choices we're confronted with, even when they seem difficult or cruel?
This past December, SHE SAID, YES was shortlisted as Semi-Finalist for the Shore Scripts Short Film Competition and selected as Quarter-Finalist at the Outstanding Shorts Screenplay Competition (2023). Additionally, SHE SAID, YES is ranked in the top 1% discoverable projects on Coverfly, and hand-picked for the “Red List”, which features short film scripts for production companies and talent agencies.
The filmmakers completed 90% of the principal photography. Positioned with incredible footage and performance by Peace Ikediuba and Delano Montgomery, they are raising additional funds needed for pickup shots and post-production and getting this film out to festivals as soon as possible! Please consider being part of this film and helping to get this film to the finish line and on to the screen! Any and all contributions are immensely appreciated!
