04/20/2024
Sending this week off to the weekend is our featured TV series, directed and written by Shima Majdpour (), from the Film and Television Production Advanced Diploma program.
It’s going to be fun they said. It’s going to be easy they said. TRIAL BY 20s is a tale of a woman going through young adulthood. Welcome to your 20s!
“As the writer and director of this project, and a 28-year-old woman, my mission with TRIAL BY 20s was to portray the balancing act of young adulthood through the lens of comedy," explains Majdpour. "Mona, our protagonist, retells the night of her 25th birthday when she unwittingly embarks on a night of absurdity, propelled by a white lie concocted by her friends, all to impress a crush.
"The theme of balancing romantic pursuits with personal growth is central to the pilot episode. Drawing from my own experiences and friends, I aimed to infuse authenticity and relatability into the project, offering viewers a mirror to reflect upon the desires that may scare them in young adulthood.
"I hope to inspire viewers to embrace their fears, pursue their passions, laugh at themselves, and embark on their journey toward self-discovery and fulfillment with curiosity and gratitude, rather than fear associated with the outcome.”
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