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“I challenged myself to write/direct a romantic comedy. People trash talk the rom com, but it's one of the oldest cinematic genres, with stellar origins like Twentieth Century and Trouble in Paradise. I think as audiences lost their innocence, the genre lost its suspense. To create suspense, you need obstacles, so I gave my couple an obstacle that very few people ever overcome: their own behavior and their past.”

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Leslye Headland
Leslye Headland

Leslye Headland, born in 1981, is an active screenwriter and director in the entertainment industry. Her works are known for their unique perspective and profound emotional expression, although her specific professional category is not yet clearly defined. more

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