// Synopsis
Desperate to secure a relationship with Erin, Jason adopts a 180 lbs Great Dane in response to her dating app profile saying she’s looking for a guy to get a dog with.
// Production Company
// Premiere
2020 Catalina Film Festival
// Online Release
// Story
Inspired by the world of online dating, I set out to write a story about how these apps create a falsehood in matching people who are looking for the same type of relationship.
The film starts with two characters at the start of a relationship. They enjoy spending time together but probably fear putting their cards on the table and being honest about what they each want from a relationship.
Ultimately we get a glimpse of what it's like to when one person gets wrapped up in the cyclical nature of online dating and is just trying to break out of it.
"Then why don't you delete the app... right now?"
...
// Opening Montage
Our film opens with an accelerated view of Jason's experience on dating apps. This scene was crucial in bringing the audience up to speed with the chaos that is the dating app world. The photos and designs had to feel as real as possible.
// Production Stills
Photos taken by Tom Johnson.
// Starring
Taylor Clift
Jessica Richards
// Credits
Written and Directed by
Scott Talbot
Director of Photography
Nathaniel Regier
Produced by
Scott Talbot
1st Assistant Director
Keith Tripler
1st Assistant Camera
Steve Darby
Gaffer
David Gordon
Key Grip
Sean Hughes
Production Sound Mixers
Blas Kisic
Ryan Graff
Editors
Addison Goss
Scott Talbot
Post Production Sound Services by
Lime Studios
Sound Designer & Mixer
Ben Tomastik
Digital Intermediate Consulting by
Lookwell
Digital Intermediate Colorist
Loren White
Motion Artist
Scott Talbot
