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Synopsis
RANDY MANDY AND THE CURSE OF THE PLAZA THEATRE begins in 1939 when a sickly Mandy attempts to avenge her vampire-hunter parents by attacking Ignacio, the vampire owner of The Plaza Theater. Ignacio takes pity on this frail woman and instead turns her into a vampire but she must remain in The Plaza for 85 years for the sins of her parents. Over the decades she finds joy and solace in the movies she plays. In present day, as her sentence ends, Ignacio changes the rules and she must fight for freedom.
Bio
Kristina has worked in the southeastern film industry for over 10 years on both sides of the lens, as a director, intimacy coordinator, actor, and 1st AD. Proudly queer and Latina, Kristina is particularly passionate about working with material involving queer stories, BIPOC characters, empowering younger individuals, and trauma-informed care in sexual violence-related scenes.
Awards History
Atlanta Film Festival 2024 - Byron Hatfield Memorial Screenplay Award and Scholarship
Credits
Actor - Danielle Deadwyler
Writer - Leanna Adams
Co-Producer - Leanna Adams
Production Designer - Molly Coffee
