hold up

Logline:

A young woman turns to a life of crime and find an unexpected partner when her painting is stolen.

Synopsis:

Bonnie’s hopes of making ends meat through selling her paintings seems hopeless, that is until one of her discarded replica paintings gets confused for a famous original. Now she has to take matters into her own hands and turn to a life of crime to get her painting back.

About:

Hold Up takes a comedic look at the problems everyday people face during difficult economic times. It is the story of Bonnie (Marissa Skell), an independent artist struggling to pay the bills, and Jim (Ryan Scott Self), a dreamer stuck in a dead-end pawn shop job. Their paths intertwine when Bonnie’s replica painting is mistaken as an original by Mahesh (Sid Veda), a local convenience store owner. The story’s theme echoes the idea of taking control of one's life by taking action, even extreme ones, and is inspired by the classic story of Bonnie and Clyde. Against all odds, the two characters manage to step forward toward their dreams of experiencing life to the fullest.

Film Festival Awards and Selections:

Indie Fest - Award of Merit

Best Shorts Competition - Award of Merit

Manhattan Film Festival Official

New Filmmakers New York Film Festival

Logan Film Festival Official Selection