Synopsis
When Anna, a true-crime obsessed young woman, matches with her next hookup on Lovebug, she is shocked to discover that her date is actually the infamous Hitchfield Killer. Positively starstruck, she reacts as any hardcore fangirl would - with screaming and fawning. He reacts as any serial killer would - with stabbing and killing.]
Director's Statement
Obsession is a goofy parody of true crime at the surface, but, at its core, it is a story about how I felt within an abusive relationship. When I was consumed by this person, I lost myself. Everyone on the outside could see that I was in a bad situation, but I was blind to it because I wanted to be loved so badly.
Anna, to me, is just a girl that wants to be loved. And somehow, that can be even scarier than a (sexy) serial killer. I was also inspired by my fascination with true crime superfans. You know, those people who write love letters to Ted Bundy and have their "favorite" serial killers on a t-shirt like they're Mickey Mouse. I began exploring this connection between women's attraction to toxic (and sometimes killer) men and the frustration with the modern dating scene. So many women complain that men are emotionally unavailable or commitment-phobes (sound familiar?), and I felt the same way for a long time. I always found myself asking myself the same question after flings would end badly: "Why is this such a battle? What is so scary about dating me?"
Well, maybe, nothing is scarier than a woman who desires something really, really badly. Maybe, that's where our story is. And, so, Obsession was born.
Crew
Devon Kane - Writer/Director
Devon Kane is an LA-based comedian and writer from the Bay Area. Devon is a recent alumnus of the Groundlings Advanced Writer's Lab and currently works as at Cold Iron Pictures and The Film Arcade supporting the CEO, Miranda Bailey. Her directorial debut, Woman Seeking Something, a short documentary profiling her journey with online dating, premiered at New Filmmakers NY in 2018. Devon specializes in comedic genre pieces and is currently developing Obsession into a feature-length script.
Madelaine Melcher - Producer
Madelaine (Maddie) Melcher is an assistant to acclaimed producer John Wells at John Wells Productions (HBO's THE PITT and Fox's RESCUE HI-SURF). Previously, she started as an assistant in TV Lit at United Talent Agency, a leader in representation for television writers. She graduated from San Diego State with a degree in Television, Film, and New Media. Prior to UTA she has worked at Nickelodeon in unscripted development, ideating original concepts for new reality shows for Nickelodeon linear and Awesomeness TV’s Youtube Channel. Her earlier experience at SEO start-up Twiz and Fullscreen/Warner Media’s Youtube Channel management team has given her a foundation for what it takes to create and distribute meaningful content in an ever-changing marketplace. Maddie hopes to be a role model for future women in the industry by continuing to work with unique writers to develop/produce film & TV as an executive.
Ariana Hoshino - Cinematographer
Ariana Hoshino is a Romanian-Japanese cinematographer based in Los Angeles whose work spans narrative, documentary, music videos, and commercial projects. Her passion for storytelling started in the cutting room, where she worked as an editor and colorist before becoming a director of photography. She studied cinematography through programs at AFI and the ASC, where she became acquainted with innovative approaches to visual storytelling and technical expertise.
- Runtime10:31
Synopsis
When Anna, a true-crime obsessed young woman, matches with her next hookup on Lovebug, she is shocked to discover that her date is actually the infamous Hitchfield Killer. Positively starstruck, she reacts as any hardcore fangirl would - with screaming and fawning. He reacts as any serial killer would - with stabbing and killing.]
Director's Statement
Obsession is a goofy parody of true crime at the surface, but, at its core, it is a story about how I felt within an abusive relationship. When I was consumed by this person, I lost myself. Everyone on the outside could see that I was in a bad situation, but I was blind to it because I wanted to be loved so badly.
Anna, to me, is just a girl that wants to be loved. And somehow, that can be even scarier than a (sexy) serial killer. I was also inspired by my fascination with true crime superfans. You know, those people who write love letters to Ted Bundy and have their "favorite" serial killers on a t-shirt like they're Mickey Mouse. I began exploring this connection between women's attraction to toxic (and sometimes killer) men and the frustration with the modern dating scene. So many women complain that men are emotionally unavailable or commitment-phobes (sound familiar?), and I felt the same way for a long time. I always found myself asking myself the same question after flings would end badly: "Why is this such a battle? What is so scary about dating me?"
Well, maybe, nothing is scarier than a woman who desires something really, really badly. Maybe, that's where our story is. And, so, Obsession was born.
Crew
Devon Kane - Writer/Director
Devon Kane is an LA-based comedian and writer from the Bay Area. Devon is a recent alumnus of the Groundlings Advanced Writer's Lab and currently works as at Cold Iron Pictures and The Film Arcade supporting the CEO, Miranda Bailey. Her directorial debut, Woman Seeking Something, a short documentary profiling her journey with online dating, premiered at New Filmmakers NY in 2018. Devon specializes in comedic genre pieces and is currently developing Obsession into a feature-length script.
Madelaine Melcher - Producer
Madelaine (Maddie) Melcher is an assistant to acclaimed producer John Wells at John Wells Productions (HBO's THE PITT and Fox's RESCUE HI-SURF). Previously, she started as an assistant in TV Lit at United Talent Agency, a leader in representation for television writers. She graduated from San Diego State with a degree in Television, Film, and New Media. Prior to UTA she has worked at Nickelodeon in unscripted development, ideating original concepts for new reality shows for Nickelodeon linear and Awesomeness TV’s Youtube Channel. Her earlier experience at SEO start-up Twiz and Fullscreen/Warner Media’s Youtube Channel management team has given her a foundation for what it takes to create and distribute meaningful content in an ever-changing marketplace. Maddie hopes to be a role model for future women in the industry by continuing to work with unique writers to develop/produce film & TV as an executive.
Ariana Hoshino - Cinematographer
Ariana Hoshino is a Romanian-Japanese cinematographer based in Los Angeles whose work spans narrative, documentary, music videos, and commercial projects. Her passion for storytelling started in the cutting room, where she worked as an editor and colorist before becoming a director of photography. She studied cinematography through programs at AFI and the ASC, where she became acquainted with innovative approaches to visual storytelling and technical expertise.
- Runtime10:31
