DON'T BREAK ANY HEARTS
LATEST NEWS (underline means click it to access)
March 2025:
The screenplay is the official selection (one of 15 selected out of thousands) at 2025 The Massachusetts Independent Film Festival
December 2024:
Santa Barbara Screenplay Awards has named the script as their Finalist (see laurel below).
Palm Springs International Screenplay has named the script as their Finalist (see laurel below).
November 2024:
Atlanta Screenplay Awards has awarded the script as their "Quarter Finalist". The competition is really competitive, and it's an honor to crack the list. Click the website link, then select November 2024, and Quarter Finalist box to see the results.
October 2024:
The screenplay received "Honorable Mention" from London Indie Film Festival in their 9th season.
SYNOPSIS:
Erika is thrived on learning and developing her craft. When Christian was introduced as the new team lead, she felt a mix of excitement and trepidation.
The moment they met, a flicker of recognition sparked in Erika's mind. She wracked her brain, recalling past conferences, hackathons, and tech meetups. Suddenly, it hit her: they had once been attending the same grade school.
The experience with Christian has allowed Erika opportunities to learn and the chance she took to engage with her past led to an unexpected and fulfilling future.
WRITER'S STATEMENT
Coming soon
CREATIVE TEAM
JOI HIATT
FRANCESCA HIATT
BRYAN HUYNH
Director
Bio is coming soon
FRANCESCA HIATT
FRANCESCA HIATT
FRANCESCA HIATT
Cinematographer / Editor
Bio is coming soon
FARRAH MECHAEL
FRANCESCA HIATT
Recording Artist
Farrah Mechael is a professional recording artist who sings passionately from her heart and soul. "Singing is in my blood; singing is programmed into my DNA."
Farrah’s cinematic discography credits top producers and songwriters. Her recent single "Burning" topped independent radio charts at # 1 and placed # 21 on Top 40 rad
Recording Artist
Farrah Mechael is a professional recording artist who sings passionately from her heart and soul. "Singing is in my blood; singing is programmed into my DNA."
Farrah’s cinematic discography credits top producers and songwriters. Her recent single "Burning" topped independent radio charts at # 1 and placed # 21 on Top 40 radio charts among pop artists like Beyonce and Lady Gaga. She has performed her music as the opening act for worldwide artists, such as Ariana Grande, Marshmello, and Shawn Mendes, at national tours and events like iHeartRadio’s Wango Tango. She was Bud Light sponsored in 2019 for a Chris Brown & Tory Lanez opening show. She embarked on a successful 16-city US tour for her EP "Farrah Please." Her powerhouse voice is the highlight of her performances, which draw in and solidify consistent, dedicated fans.
In Los Angeles, she has performed at venues such as Banc of California Stadium, The Roxy, The Ivy, LA Fashion Week, Vicky's (now closed due to Covid), and more. Additionally, Farrah has performed at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the Gramercy Theater in New York, the Fillmore in New Jersey, House of Blues San Diego, Cornerstone in San Francisco, the Detroit Opera House, and Comerica Park in Detroit among multiple other hot spots.
Born in Boston, raised in Detroit, and living in Los Angeles, Farrah is trained in multiple genres. She began singing opera, then ventured into jazz, gospel, pop, urban, and eventually developed her own cultural, worldwide, and original sound. Farrah makes her music to spread freedom and encourage self-expression, releasing her fans from the stress of reality with her inspiring words and powerful vocals. Farrah has multiple upcoming projects up her sleeve.
"Not only do I want my music to inspire you, I want it to take you back to a special time in your life. I want you to feel deeply and love passionately; I want my music to set you free." Farrah Mechael
TAMARA MECHAEL
TAMARA MECHAEL
Songwriter
Tamara Mechael is a professional songwriter and published author with over ten years of experience in the music industry. She shares credits on songs with top producers and songwriters, many of which have been performed among the likes of worldwide artists, such as Chris Brown and Ariana Grande, and at national tours and events
Songwriter
Tamara Mechael is a professional songwriter and published author with over ten years of experience in the music industry. She shares credits on songs with top producers and songwriters, many of which have been performed among the likes of worldwide artists, such as Chris Brown and Ariana Grande, and at national tours and events such as iHeartRadio’s Wango Tango. Single "Burning" performed by artist/her sister Farrah Mechael reached #1 on New Music Weekly nationwide radio charts for independent artists and #21 on nationwide radio Top 40 charts, placed between songs by notable pop artists including Beyonce and Lady Gaga. Multiple songs written by Tamara have charted organically on iTunes Top 40 all over the world, including countries such as Greece and Bahrain.
Tamara writes from her soul for people to benefit and relate. Tamara aims to be the source of healing and inspiration for those who look to music and art to escape. She has nothing less than a passion for words, and her legacy will live through all people she affects through her compositions. Together with her sister, they have created a catalog of high-quality records in collaboration with world class producers, engineers, and songwriters.