- Type
- Short Film
- Location
- New York, NY
LOOP PLANES
13-year-old Sam lives with his dad at an amusement park. But today, with the arrival of his mother and a pink-haired girl, Sam is in for the ride of his life.
This is the story of Sam, a female-to-male transgender 13-year-old, who lives and works with his tough-looking, yet, sensitive, carnie dad at a small, family-owned amusement park. The film takes place on the day Sam's estranged mother, who's like a trashy Kathy Lee Gifford, is coming to take him away to live with her.
This is also the day that Sam meets Katie, the amusement park owner's 14-year-old, rebellious, pink-haired niece. The instant Sam and Katie meet, they totally hate each other. Sam is very proud of the legacy of the amusement park. Katie thinks the park is crappy and for little kids. But, over the course of the day, their animosity turns into romance.
And, just as Sam and Katie are about to share their first kiss on the little kiddy rollercoaster, Sam's mother shows up, calling him, "Samantha," outing him to Katie, and totally humiliating him. Katie freaks out and runs away. Sam, rejected and devastated, has to leave with his mother, who continues to treat him like a girl, and continues to call him "Samantha." But, that night, in a small act of defiance, Sam dyes his hair green with kool-aid and stands up to his mom, saying, "My name is Sam."
This is also the day that Sam meets Katie, the amusement park owner's 14-year-old, rebellious, pink-haired niece. The instant Sam and Katie meet, they totally hate each other. Sam is very proud of the legacy of the amusement park. Katie thinks the park is crappy and for little kids. But, over the course of the day, their animosity turns into romance.
And, just as Sam and Katie are about to share their first kiss on the little kiddy rollercoaster, Sam's mother shows up, calling him, "Samantha," outing him to Katie, and totally humiliating him. Katie freaks out and runs away. Sam, rejected and devastated, has to leave with his mother, who continues to treat him like a girl, and continues to call him "Samantha." But, that night, in a small act of defiance, Sam dyes his hair green with kool-aid and stands up to his mom, saying, "My name is Sam."
Comments (75)
Christopher Rowley I can't wait to see this film...
July 12, 2010Loren Gilley Read through your script. Nicely put together. Very interesting subject matter, should end up to be a great film!
June 5, 2010Nicole Maggio Glad to see how far this film got!
April 8, 2010I remember a while back auditioning for the role of Nick !(SAM)
It was so much fun, and the script was amazingg! Can't wait to see the finished product.
Please keep me in mind for any upcoming productions.
-Nicole Maggio-
www.nicolemaggio.com
Markpayne TomTwain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K_mjV0sDwM
March 26, 2010Piotr Kajstura Best of luck at SXSW!!!
March 3, 2010Glen Chin Sounds like a great little film!
October 3, 2009Jan Uczkowski RE: VIMEO posting
September 12, 2009Good Luck with the film~!
Happy you found your SAM:) (now Nick)
I loved auditioning for the role and I love knowing you "really loved me too"!!! :)
Hopefully we'll work together on one of your future projects.
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Jan Uczkowski
I'm here, call, and I'll be there.
Thomas Cooper Hey,
August 24, 2009I love this piece. Maybe I can help. I'm putting together a portfolio piece to gain entrance into the United Scenic Artists local. Your script would be a great piece for me to design the sets for.
Drop a line and we can discuss.
Regards,
Travis Seppala This sounds amazing! How can I be a part of it?
August 22, 2009Beth Campbell This project has remained in my mind--I'm so compelled by it. I want to find out more.
August 14, 2009