Tough Love

Tough Love is a thoughtful drama that depicts the boundaries and consequences of tough love, as a young woman struggles to find connection, understanding, and answers.

  • Lauren A Bullock
    Director
  • Lauren A Bullock
    Writer
  • Lauren A Bullock
    Producer
    Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
  • Hailey Vest
    Key Cast
    "Lana"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    7,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K Sony FX 9 and Ursa Mini G2
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Lauren A Bullock

Lauren received her BS in Film/Video from RIT and spent several years working as a freelance producer/production manager in NYC and Toronto. The hundreds projects she worked on ranged from commercials to music videos to major motion pictures. An industrious, business-oriented producer with a passion for the moving image, Lauren decided to share her talents with young people. She has a keen understanding of adolescents and teaches Drama and Technology. Lauren brings her creative insights, organizational prowess, and an extensive knowledge of the film business to every project she produces.

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Director Statement

As a filmmaker, I believe audiences should find personal connections to the characters and stories. Films allow us to express ourselves and develop deeper understanding, especially if we allow audiences to reflect on their own experiences by filling in the blanks. I would like audiences to create their own backstories and endings. Rather than being passive viewers, I challenge others to look for individual meaning. I call this "watching with intent."