Twenty years post-graduation, one woman goes back to Baltimore to investigate what happened to her friend's childhood dreams.
Twenty years post-graduation, one woman goes back to Baltimore to investigate what happened to her friend's childhood dreams.
In 2000, eleven aspiring actors emerged from a renowned acting school, poised to follow in the footsteps of famous alumni like Jada Pinkett and Tupac. 20 years later, as they gear up for their high school reunion, none of them have made it. One classmate heads back to Baltimore to investigate how their dreams died; and should they be resuscitated?
Close your eyes and travel back in time to when you were 18.
Can you remember the dreams that fueled your hopes for the future? Now, ask yourself: Are you living those dreams or did you succumb to a life that others wanted for you?
Meet Meagan Adele Lopez, a globally successful, yet disillusioned digital marketing director who has just walked away from her prestigious position at the New York Times in Paris. She returns to her hometown of Baltimore with a burning desire to uncover what became of the dreams shared by her high school acting ensemble. Their twentieth high school reunion is approaching, one of them is about to tie the knot, one is leaving town, another can’t face another question about when she will have a baby while being pumped full of hormones in IVF, and yet another is battling mental illness and addiction.
If Meagan is going to be back home, she needs to film what is happening.
Little does she know, her journey will lead her to the key to her own happiness.
You see, they were destined for fame. The universe had written it in the stars, and Meagan was certain of it. At thirteen, they were chosen to attend the prestigious Baltimore School for the Arts.
Their paths seemed destined for greatness.
But the present reality couldn't be further from their youthful dreams.
This film delves into the core themes of friendship, hope, dreams, expectations, and the meaning of life. Some have given up, others have forgotten, and a few still strive for their aspirations. Through the eyes of this dynamic and diverse cast, we explore the depths of addiction, trauma, mental illness, family relationships, racism, privilege, motherhood, and infertility. Simultaneously, we challenge society's definitions of success, purpose, and the true meaning of a fulfilled life.
Cuban-Baltimorean Meagan Adele Lopez is a writer and filmmaker who believes we should never define ourselves by what we do or where we come from. She's done that before, and it didn't serve her well.
After graduating from the University of Southern California as a National Hispanic Scholar and acting in TV and film for eight years, she w
Cuban-Baltimorean Meagan Adele Lopez is a writer and filmmaker who believes we should never define ourselves by what we do or where we come from. She's done that before, and it didn't serve her well.
After graduating from the University of Southern California as a National Hispanic Scholar and acting in TV and film for eight years, she went on to become the director of the New York Times' global digital advertising team, and also founded one of the nation’s first social media marketing agencies. Now a filmmaker and writer, she owns her own production company, Lady Who Productions, Inc.
Her first short film, RAGING CULT, won nine awards at various film festivals, including Best 1st Time Director, Best Dark Comedy, Best Comedy and Best Female-Driven Film. Her television project, READY TO CONNECT, was short-listed for Bumble’s Female Film Force. She is a proud member of Women in Film, Gotham and D-Word.
Her young adult science fiction novel, The Flight of the Hailene, is currently in the hands of Craig Literary, her literary agent.
www.ladywhoproductions.com
"Through the Eyes of Others" is a project that not only explores what it is to have dreams in Baltimore, but it is also how Baltimore either cultivates those dreams or holds them back. The Baltimore depicted in this film is not just one of drugs and crimes, but one where families are raised, friends of different races, religions, sexual o
"Through the Eyes of Others" is a project that not only explores what it is to have dreams in Baltimore, but it is also how Baltimore either cultivates those dreams or holds them back. The Baltimore depicted in this film is not just one of drugs and crimes, but one where families are raised, friends of different races, religions, sexual orientation support one another and dreams can come true. With the use of magical realism and beautiful reality, this film will show a group of Baltimore School for the Arts' alumni that will make the city proud.
We must remember why we create: to build communities and unite humanity. More specifically, this project will engage with communities in Baltimore, like Baltimore Homecoming, Baltimore School for the Arts and Wide Angle Youth Media, in order to inspire art as a method of healing throughout the city.