PARIS IS COMING (and she's bringing TROUBLE): A long-overdue update on our film

Friends, fans, curious internet trolls—

ONE SHEET: Paris Santana's Night Out

It’s been over a year since I last shared anything about Paris Santana's Night Out, which means either (A) I joined a cult with a strict “no updates” policy, or (B) we’ve been so busy actually making progress that I forgot the internet existed.

Good news: It’s B.

So here I am, emerging from my creative bunker, blinking into the sunlight like Punxsutawney Phil, to say this:

Things are happening. Real, legitimate, non-hallucinatory things.

Let’s take it from the top.

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The Traction is Real (and Not Just from My Shoes Sticking to the Floor of a Bad Airbnb)

Over the past year, our little indie comedy has gone from “hey, we have this whacked-out idea” to “hey, actual people are paying attention.” We’ve had meetings. We’ve built materials. We’ve heard phrases like “marketable concept” and “strong female lead” without any ironic air quotes.

I know what you’re thinking: “Traction? What kind of traction?”

Well, we’re not quite on the cover of Variety (yet), but we’re picking up speed in that scrappy, DIY, hustle-until-you-drop indie film kind of way. And here’s what we’ve built so far:

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1. The Pitch Deck

Oh, the pitch deck. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s a glossy, seductive PowerPoint presentation designed to charm the money out of investor pockets. Our deck? It’s a banger. It’s got style. It’s got substance. It’s got just enough sass to let you know Paris Santana doesn’t play by the rules (unless the rules involve stealing a bus and escaping Bakersfield — in which case, she plays hard).

If James Bond had a license to thrill investors, this would be his deck. You can view it HERE.

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2. The One Sheet (see above)

This is our cinematic Tinder profile: bold, punchy, and designed to make you swipe right.

It’s got our logline, some juicy visuals, and a vibe that screams, “Ferris Bueller meets Superbad, but she’s got better hair and a deeper drive.” It’s short, it’s sweet, and it makes you want to know more—which is basically the whole point.

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3. The Proof-of-Concept Video

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a proof-of-concept video is worth at least a few indie film grants and a couple of double takes at industry mixers.

This is where Paris Santana finally stepped into the spotlight—and let me tell you, she owned it. We introduced her to the world with style, speed, and a soundtrack that slaps. (Yes, I said “slaps.” I’m trying to stay relevant!)

Audiences who’ve seen the video have responded with what I can only describe as amorous acclaim. People have feelings. Some wanted to be Paris. Some wanted to date Paris. A few worried they were Paris. All valid reactions. You can judge for yourself HERE.

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The Script: Now with 87% More Sass

Oh, and the script? She’s never looked better. Tighter, faster, funnier—like a triple-shot espresso in screenplay form. It’s now officially a page-turner, which, for the record, is much better than a “mildly amusing PDF”.

It’s a coming-of-age story with heart, humor, and chaos. Think Lady Bird, but if she stole a school bus, made out with the wrong person at the wrong party, and accidentally started trending on TikTok.

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So What’s Next?

Drumroll, please…

We’re scheduled to start shooting in Fall 2025.

Yes, it’s happening. Paris Santana will no longer be confined to my laptop or the minds of our long-suffering development team. She’s heading for the screen—and she’s not coming quietly.

I’m ridiculously excited (and also moderately terrified). We’ve got momentum. We’ve got a vision. And we’ve got a deadline that is both inspiring and mildly panic-inducing—just the way all great films begin.

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In Conclusion (Before I Go Watch Dailies That Don’t Exist Yet)

Thank you to everyone who’s supported us along the way, especially those of you who kept asking, “Hey, whatever happened to that Paris movie?” Your nagging was appreciated. Seriously.

We’re just getting started. Paris is coming—and she’s about to shake things up.

Stay tuned, stay excited, and if you happen to own a school bus you’re not using… call me.