DON'T BREAK ANY HEARTS

LATEST NEWS (click on underline words)

December 2025:

The 15th annual Utah International Film Festival has selected the script as the 2026 official selection and 1 of 8 nominated "Short Screenplay". Plus, the script will have the table read (staged reading) on New Year's Day January 1st, 2026, at Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, 2525 Taylorsville Blvd, Taylorsville, UT 84129.



Vail Film Festival Screenwriting Competition has selected the script as 1 of 15 Finalists.  Previously it was 1 of 60 Semi-Finalists. Before that it was 1 of 200 (out of 1,000+ submission) as Quarterfinalists.


September 2025:

Northeast Film Festival held their festival activities on the weekend of Sept. 6 and 7 where I couldn't make it up to New Jersey. The festival director emailed to inform the script was named Best Unproduced Screenplay for 2025 (the certificate is below).


Cordillera International Film Festival has named the script as the "Quarterfinalist"


The script is the official selection from Skiptown Playhouse International Film Festival, taking place this October in California. 


August 2025:

New York City International Reel Film Festival has awarded the script as "Winner 2025" as Best Short Screenplay (the certificate is below).


Northeast Film Festival has named the script as one of their five finalists "Unproduced Screenplay" for their festival 09-06 - 09/07, in New Jersey.


July 2025:

The script is the official selection at 30th The Indie Gathering International Film Festival beginning on Friday Aug 15th - Sunday Aug 17th, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio


June 2025:

Bergen International Film Festival has announced their 2025 "Unproduced Screenplays" selections (1 of 5) in part of their festival on July 19th at Tommy Fox's. 32 S Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ 07621


May 2025: 

SoCal Film Awards has announced news for their 20th season.  The script has received a FINALIST recognition (ouch, so close!).


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 "Quarterfinalist".   


October 2024:  

The screenplay received "Honorable Mention" from London Indie Film Festival in their 9th season.

SYNOPSIS:

Erika, an ambitious young professional, is surprised when Christian, the boy she once bullied in middle school, becomes her new team lead. As they navigate their professional relationship, Erika grapples with guilt and the impact of her past actions. Through honesty, vulnerability, and small acts of redemption, she works to make amends. Christian's willingness to forgive opens the door to a complex and evolving connection. Together, they confront their shared past and explore what it means to grow, change, and move forward.

WRITER'S STATEMENT

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THE CAST

benjamin bowman

benjamin bowman

benjamin bowman

CHRISTIAN


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nhu doan

benjamin bowman

benjamin bowman

ERIKA


Bio is coming soon  

hannah roche

benjamin bowman

grayson lewis

CHLOE


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grayson lewis

joy anna mcmahon

grayson lewis

YOUNG  CHRISTIAN


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kelsey moua

joy anna mcmahon

joy anna mcmahon

YOUNG  ERIKA


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joy anna mcmahon

joy anna mcmahon

joy anna mcmahon

YOUNG  ALLY


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Suzanne Mun

Suzanne Mun

Suzanne Mun

NORA

Suzanne Mun is a Korean-American actor based in Northern Virginia. She enjoys collaborating with filmmakers who are passionate about sharing meaningful stories through film and creating positive change in their communities. In her free time, Suzanne can be found with her two pups, exploring new coffee shops, or at the climbing gym. 

CREATIVE TEAM

BRYAN HUYNH

BRYAN HUYNH

BRYAN HUYNH

WRITER / PRODUCER / DIRECTOR 


Bryan's BIO is HERE

CYNTHIA LOI

BRYAN HUYNH

BRYAN HUYNH

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER


 

JENNY ARIAS

BRYAN HUYNH

ANTONIO LAGAMBA

PRODUCER



ANTONIO LAGAMBA

ANTONIO LAGAMBA

ANTONIO LAGAMBA

EDITOR

 

LAUREN HANLON

ANTONIO LAGAMBA

FARRAH MECHAEL

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY


FARRAH MECHAEL

ANTONIO LAGAMBA

FARRAH MECHAEL

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

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.

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