The Perfect Line
When romance and racing collide, it’s hard for Gwen and Kyle to find the Perfect Line.
The Perfect Line showcases one woman’s journey to break into the male-dominated sport of racing. To win, she must revisit relationships that have haunted her and find courage to take new risks. When she pushes her car to the edge at a racetrack in Angleton, Texas, she finds the limits of her car and her relationship with her driving coach.
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Caitlyn McConnellDirector
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Caitlyn McConnellWriter
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Caitlyn McConnellProducer
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Christopher KosakowskiProducer
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Delaney O'NeillActorMean Girls Murders
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Chazz PadillaActor
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Christopher KosakowskiDirector of Photography
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Christopher KosakowskiEditor
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Miles TobelComposer
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Caitlyn McConnellCasting Director
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Jim BergStunt Driver
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Conner KelleherStunt Driver
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Ben Bonwitt-MarshDrone Operator
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Ben Bonwitt-MarshAssistant Camera
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Ryan OndoAssistant Camera
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Ben Bonwitt-MarshGaffer
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Ben Bonwitt-MarshProduction Sound Mixer
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Ben Bonwitt-MarshBoom Operator
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Owen McConnellProduction Assistant
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Ethan Jay DoanSound Designer
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Briar ChungRe-Recording MixerMarvin Is Sorry
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Ryan OndoColorist
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Caitlyn McConnellTitle Designer
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Christopher KosakowskiGraphic Designer
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Jim BergTechnical Advisor
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Kurt HueniTechnical Advisor
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Chris BegalaSpecial Thanks
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Kathleen BegalaSpecial Thanks
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Berzan EkameSpecial Thanks
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Alyson McConnellSpecial Thanks
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Ryan McConnellSpecial Thanks
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Caitlyn McConnellTrailer Editor
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John BrayTrailer Editor
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Genres:Romance, Drama, Sports
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Runtime:11 minutes 41 seconds
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Completion Date:August 25, 2023
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - New York University Tisch School of the Arts
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Virginia Emerging Filmmakers FestivalWinchester, Virginia
United States
March 1, 2024
Finalist for Best Score, Semi-Finalist for Best Cinematography, Semi-Finalist for Best Actor, Semi-Finalist for Best Actress, Honorable Mention for Best Director, Honorable Mention for Best Film -
WorldFest-Houston International Film FestivalHouston, Texas
United States
April 24, 2024
Silver Remi Award Winner for Best College Student Film -
Hill Country Film FestivalFredericksburg, Texas
United States
May 30, 2024
Official Selection -
International Motor Film AwardsLondon
United Kingdom
October 4, 2024
Best Drama Short Nominee
Caitlyn McConnell is a Writer-Director-Producer and runs mcconnfilm, a film production company. She is pursuing a bachelors degree in Dramatic Writing at New York University Tisch School of the Arts in New York City. She is originally from Houston, Texas.
The Perfect Line tells the racing narrative from a female driver's perspective who has to overcome troubled relationships and her own mental health issues to make it in a predominantly male sport.
The Perfect Line was recently adapted into a mobile video game, The Perfect Line Game, available on the App Store.