Paige
WE’LL GET ALONG IF:
YOU ENJOY WORKOUT CLASSES AND TRIVIA NIGHT
THINGS I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT:
POOL DAYS WITH MY BFF VICKY
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Ever since her sister passed away, Paige hasn’t cared much for meeting people or using dating apps until she falls hard for a charmer she meets by chance in real life. But as their relationship grows, Paige uncovers her partner’s disturbing truths, putting her life in jeopardy.
An obsessive thriller with a modern twist.
Connect takes on the nightmares of modern dating - love bombing, catfishing, swiping fatigue, and the unknowns women face when they meet a man for the first time. Set against the sunny backdrop of Southern California, Connect dives into the dark struggles of finding a true connection amidst today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world - where charming online profiles may hide unwelcome, even sinister, motives.
Paige is frustrated by the lack of initiative from her dating app matches. So when she meets the sweet and charming Jace at one of her workout classes, she decides to take her best friend Vicky's advice and give him a chance. What starts as a promising romance soon turns into a claustrophobic nightmare as Jace's fixation on Paige intensifies. But when she attempts to end the relationship, Paige discovers the disturbing truth: Jace has been using AI to help him lure, stalk and scam women all across town. As she uncovers the extent of Jace's deceit, Paige must fight to protect herself and her friends from his dangerous obsession.
Jace
I GEEK OUT ON:
THE LATEST TECH AND AI
UNUSUAL SKILL:
KNOWING EXACTLY HOW TO MAKE YOU HAPPY :)
Vicky
BEST TRAVEL STORY:
CAMPING WITH PAIGE
FIRST ROUND IS ON ME IF:
YOU’RE ONE OF MY FAVE REGULARS AT MY BAR
Dan
I’M WEIRDLY ATTRACTED TO:
VICKY’S TOES
MY SIMPLE PLEASURES:
NOT BEING ON DATING APPS
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Hernando Caicedo
A Colombian immigrant, Hernando has been drawn to telling stories about family, love, and finding one’s purpose since childhood. After studying mass communications and creative writing at the University of South Florida, Hernando moved back to New York City, where he pursued writing and his artistic passions full time. Most recently, his short “Sancocho,” produced by AFI in conjunction with Kodak, was screened at the New York Latino Film Festival presented by Warner Media, as well as the Woodstock festival, L.A. Shorts festival, and many others. Along with his writing partner Ryann, their scripts have attracted interest from various studios and production companies.
Ryann Shane
Ryann is an American actress best known for her series regular role as Deva Hopewell on HBO Max’s Banshee. Her other credits include a series regular role on FX’s Lights Out, Story of a Girl (dir. Kyra Sedgwick, alongside Kevin Bacon), Blue Bloods, Law & Order SVU, Frances Ha (dir. Noah Baumbach), and Unexpected (dir. David Hunt & Patricia Heaton). After graduating from Barnard College of Columbia University, Ryann enriched her acting skills at Anthony Abeson’s studio, where she met her good friend and writing partner, Hernando Caicedo. Together, they have been developing stories ever since.
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