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Try Hards: A Short Film

Two vapid girls climb the social media ladder when they encounter their Insta-icon at a party.

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Try Hards: A Short Film

Try Hards: A Short Film

Try Hards: A Short Film

Try Hards: A Short Film

Try Hards: A Short Film

Two vapid girls climb the social media ladder when they encounter their Insta-icon at a party.

Two vapid girls climb the social media ladder when they encounter their Insta-icon at a party.

Two vapid girls climb the social media ladder when they encounter their Insta-icon at a party.

Two vapid girls climb the social media ladder when they encounter their Insta-icon at a party.

Liza Friedman
Liza Friedman
Liza Friedman
Liza Friedman
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Toronto, Canada
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Overview
Two vapid coat-check girls spend their days taking selfies in strangers’ clothes and dissing hot girls on their phones. When they encounter their social-media icon at a party, the girls compromise their morals for the sake of a good Insta.

 

 

 Meaghan and Ray are wannabe social media whores. Materialistic, but lacking materials, the duo spends their time working coat check at a dingy club while taking selfies in strangers’ clothes. At home, the girls obsessively stalk Instagram celebrities and drink wine through a straw.

One night, the girls attend a hip party laden with digital socialites. When they run into China Bling, their high school acquaintance turned Insta-icon, their insatiable thirst for internet stardom swells. Yet, as the camera phones flash and the party drugs kick in, Meaghan and Ray suck themselves into a shallow world that is anything but glamorous. 

 

 

Social media envy takes a toll on our female leads, who are so lost in their online personas that they struggle with reality. They quantify their self-worth with “likes” and “followers." Instead of working on their inner selves, they focus on appearing fulfilled, happy, and healthy for their digital audience. 

This film is for anyone who can’t eat their food til their friend Snapchats it; or for anyone who’s begrudgingly stalked an old acquaintance on Facebook; or for anyone who’s longed for the life of an online stranger.

As a comedy, we implore our audience to laugh at the absurdity this global obsession has become. Yet, we also hope to shed light on the isolation and insecurity our social media lives may cause. 

That being said, feel free to stalk, like, and follow our film's and actor's social media platforms in the links below!

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As a fully self-funded film, we managed to squeeze out the last finishing touches of production before going broke. However, completing our film is only half the journey! We need your help to get our art seen. Here’s what you’ll be contributing to…

Festival Submissions — submission fees can range from $20-$150 

Music Licensing — local musicians need dough too

Marketing — so we can harass you with our film every day

Digital Exports — because I need to pay people for that

Toronto Screening — let our friends and family see Try Hards properly!

Travel Costs — so we can attend the festivals we get into!

 

Our Cast

 

as Ray

A true Toronto talent, Roney has starred in a number of short films, like Kemosabe (2014) where she landed a Best Acting award from the Ryerson University Film Festival. A writer as well, Roney is currently working on her own web series, Cheap Whine, in which she also stars. Be sure to stalk her Instagram, @primomelon!
 

 as Meaghan

A writer and filmmaker herself, Veronika has worked on countless projects behind the screen, from short films to TV pilots. Now taking a turn in front of the camera, Veronika has the natural comedic timing and chemistry with real-life BFF, Roney, to make her performance unforgettable. Check out her funny selfies and witty captions, @verntroyer!
 

as China Bling

A natural beauty and Insta-star in her own right, Skye has worked her way through the Toronto industry landing various commercials and acting gigs since graduating from Ryerson University with BFA in acting. Skye went viral recently, with her BodyBreak commercial for Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet. Don't forget to follow this real-life Jessica Rabbit, @skyemacdonaldd!

 

 

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