Lola…

is a junior at a small liberal arts college. Recently out of a long, unfulfilling relationship, she is eager to move forward. The first guy to show interest, a sexy barista and recent graduate named James, seems too good to be true. As she goes through the blossoming and eventual demise of this once promising flirtation, she blames her actions and the way her true personality manifests within their various encounters. What Lola doesn’t know- James isn’t all he’s cracked up to be either. 

The film takes place in 4 key locations.

  • The Coffee Shop

  • Lola’s Dorm

  • James’ Apartment

  • A campus park

The overall look of the film will be vibrant and colorful with large swaths of warm tones mixed with blue and teal colors. To contrast the outside world of the coffee shop vibrance, James and Lola’s interiors will have a moodier feel.

Lola’s Dorm: Lola feels stuck in mundanity with her boyfriend Trevor. In contrast to the vibrant outside world, her dorm room will be dim and dull color - almost a reverse of the exteriors. We will use a cool diffused lighting to achieve this, with pops of warm colors from incandescent lighting.

James’ Apartment: Once we access James’ world, we find out his character is more of a schmuck than we have seen through Lola’s eyes. His apartment will be dim and fluorescent with pops of chaotic neon colors. This will highlight his unexpected nature as a character.

In addition to color the film will have stylized camera movement to kick the pace of the story forward. There are several dolly shot sequences and quick cuts to escalate the whirlwind of their relationship. 

THE TEAM

 

Paige Baskin

  • Writer

  • Executive Producer

  • “Lola”

Originally from Chicagoland, Paige has a dynamic theatrical background, having performed in plays and musicals since the age of 10. She holds a Certificate in Acting from the Moscow Art Theatre School in Russia. Upon graduating from Oberlin College, Paige moved to Los Angeles to continue acting. Cool Girl is Paige's first original short.

BRANDON DOUGHERTY

  • Director

  • Cinematographer

With a background in acting, fine art, and photography, Brandon moved out to Los Angeles to pursue filmmaking. His work includes various music videos and original shorts with local creatives ... as well as terrorizing his roommates with film equipment and chaos. When he's not directing, DP-ing, photographing, gaffing, recording music, color grading, editing, or retouching - he sleeps. Sometimes.