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'Breaking Plans': Short Film by London Houghton
Filming Locations: Orange County, California (Seal Beach)
Filming Date(s): June 3rd & 4th, 2023 - PRINCIPLE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPLETE
Film Completed: June 13th, 2024
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Synopsis: Emma, Sarah, and Amelia are best friends navigating their way through 5th-grade life together. The friendship is tested when Sarah seemingly abandons Emma, Amelia and their school project for reasons that shock Emma and Amelia.
The story explores the struggles of children who encounter family challenges, the avenues of support and the importance of genuine and strong friendships in our lives.
Screenplay:
London Houghton
Director(s):
London Houghton & Paul James Houghton
Studio: Dreamotion Studios
Status: World Premiere: June 23rd, 2024 (TCL Chinese Theatre, LA - Dance With Films)
The story explores the struggles of children who encounter family challenges, the avenues of support and the importance of genuine and strong friendships in our lives.
Screenplay:
London Houghton
Director(s):
London Houghton & Paul James Houghton
Studio: Dreamotion Studios
Status: World Premiere: June 23rd, 2024 (TCL Chinese Theatre, LA - Dance With Films)
Mission Statement:
Drawing inspiration from London's experience with divorce and how it has personally affected her, 'Breaking Plans' draws from those relative emotions and thoughts to construct and deliver a truly relatable film.
In addition to being an avenue for release, London's goal is to illustrate the importance and value of friendships and siblings, in a time when it can be easy to feel vulnerable, insecure and alone.
Additionally, in making this film London hopes to inspire other young filmmakers to find their own voice and tell personal stories through the art of filmmaking.
Drawing inspiration from London's experience with divorce and how it has personally affected her, 'Breaking Plans' draws from those relative emotions and thoughts to construct and deliver a truly relatable film.
In addition to being an avenue for release, London's goal is to illustrate the importance and value of friendships and siblings, in a time when it can be easy to feel vulnerable, insecure and alone.
Additionally, in making this film London hopes to inspire other young filmmakers to find their own voice and tell personal stories through the art of filmmaking.