Ben and Suzanne Feature Film

Hello!

Our movie BEN AND SUZANNE, A REUNION IN 4 PARTS will...

WORLD PREMIERE...

At SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST...

In the NARRATIVE FEATURE COMPETITION!

This project has been financed in true indie fashion (the director/producer obliterating his savings account, friends and family coming on board as executive producers). We shot this movie in Sri Lanka in July 2023 -- as soon as the strike began (thank you SAG-Aftra for the interim agreement that allowed us to continue filming)!

We've managed to complete the movie with the amount we've raised but now we're looking to you to help us cross the finish line!

We are looking to $25,000 to cover the remaining services:

color grade with Light Iron Post
sound design with Soundtrack
original score with composer Jake D'Ambra
licensing of music cues and media clips
errors & omissions insurance
festival fees
publicist
legal fees

Thank you for supporting a true, indie DIY movie!

Synopsis

Ben Santhanaraj journeys to Sri Lanka to rekindle his relationship with Suzanne Hopper, an American NGO worker, after a long separation. But when Suzanne's boss demands she work during their vacation, their love is tested by a dilemma: desire versus duty. As Suzanne struggles with the responsibilities of her job, Ben tries everything to revive their intimacy, leading to candid conversations and chaotic twists as New Year’s Eve - and Ben’s departure - looms ahead.

The movie is a standalone, but is part of a series of films that revolve around these characters and the intricacies of a long-distance relationship called THE TOURISTS CYCLE, which can be viewed here.