Synopsis
I AM SO LUCKY follows the plight of Maddison, a 30-something broke singleton who believes nabbing a rich, handsome man will fix all of her problems. She puts in the hard work to achieve this dream by getting spritz-drunk and chanting manifestation mantras at her best friend Henry’s café, all while spying on the rich men who live in the building across the street. Maddison’s plan hits new levels of delirium when she spots an identical woman already living her dream life. The question is… Is it Maddison’s future-self showing her how to achieve the soft life of a wealthy wife? Or has Maddison just reached new stalker levels of desperate delusion?
Characters
MADDISON SMYTHE
As played by Rebecca Peña
(30s) With the ditzy confidence of Elle Woods and the delusional positivity of Emily in Paris, she’s determined to upgrade her life. But she’s also the kind of person who believes her lactose intolerance is cured when she’s in Europe… She’s triggeringly relatable as she lives out loud the delusions that live inside all of us.
HENRY BONDS
As played by Patrick Reidy
(30s) Maddison’s best friend who’s secretly in love with her. He’s the kind of person who claims he got a new job in the same city as his unrequited love just so he can stay near her. He knows he’s enabling Maddison’s delusions, but he wouldn’t know how to exist without her. So basically any Jason Segel character.
Key Personnel
SARAH LAVERNE
Writer-Director, NYWIFT Member
Over 10 years of experience across all media, producing docs for studios like Disney, VICE and Lucasfilm, and working with comedians & musicians like David Cross and Black Coffee. Directorial work includes the award-winning short film FIVE SECOND RULE and the Facebook Watch series BETTINA & TREY: BFF ‘TIL DEATH.
NADIA DELISFORT
Producer, NYWIFT Member
Her creative vision and meticulous planning shines through on every project. From Broadway’s Death Becomes Her and Spamalot, to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning Freestyle Love Supreme! to producing campaigns for brands like Lush, Van Leeuwen, and Raising Cane’s, Nadia’s passion for impactful storytelling brings narratives to life.
EYAL BAU COHEN
Cinematographer
Over 15 years of versatile cinematography experience in narrative film, commercials, and music videos. His credits include the award-winning documentary TORN, the acclaimed film WILD EYED AND WICKED, and commercial campaigns for brands like Coca-Cola, Chobani and McDonalds.
