THE LEAK (2022) - A Romantic Comedy
Dr Samita Nandy (PhD) ????
Director, Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies | Author & Filmmaker | In Media: CBC National News, Global News, Telegraph, VICE, Flare, Chatelaine, SUN, CTV
Welcome to?THE LEAK?(2022)!
Official page:?https://cmc-centre.com/film-theleak/
They started dating based on lies, but they liked each other even more when they found out.
The Leak?is a romantic comedy with a few twists!
Extended Summary
Mona is stressed and in a hurry. What is she running away from? A lawyer with a secret.
Richard is out of his game and appears suspicious. A plumber who is not who he claims to be.
Two lies. Simple communication. True love.
All with an empty fridge. And a leaking tap.
In?The Leak, the protagonists Mona and Richard connect under a false pretense over a romantic date. The truth of their lie could make or break their relationship. When they find out the truth, they immediately come to an understanding. Instead of letting differences trigger conflict, they are more accepting of each other in a conflicting situation.?
Writer’s Note
– Samita Nandy
“While the film raises social awareness on dating and gender equality, the viewership statistics show that 70% of men viewed the first minute of the film. Coincidentally, the first minute displays my creative agency and choice of wearing nylon stockings & undergarments. The dominance of the male gaze in this segment, as opposed to women’s appreciation for the entire film, shows that the battle against cultural taboos about female sexuality is far from over,” says writer & actress, Samita Nandy
Nandy further states, “Although I have addressed social discrimination, violence, and ethics in celebrity culture on various international media, including?CBC National News,?Global News, and?Feminism in India, among many more (links on?www.samitanandy.com ), I feel that feminist experiences around clothing, age, body positivity, interracial relations, and sexual diversity need to be continued for success and prosperity of many visionaries and survivors.”
Director Statement
– Louis Massey
“THE LEAK was created during the Covid-19 lockdown. As a filmmaker, I aim to be playful, non-conformist, and minimalist. This means I limit resource usage and try to deviate from the standard narratives and structures. For example, I limit shoots to 3 takes. I shoot my films on my smartphone.”
THE LEAK had full creative agency from co-writer Samita Nandy.
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Additional Notes:
While most fairy tales show how couples need to engage in a perfect conflict or play perfect roles, the characters engage in an imperfect way to win the trust and fight gender roles in relationships.?The Leak?advocates for being authentic even if it is imperfect. Their truth of perfect white-collar jobs happens to be an accidental irony. The rise of fake news, divorces, and mental health issues during the pandemic makes the film both urgent and entertaining. The film also addresses broader social issues of capitalism in which truth is often challenged in favor of profit and abuse.?The Leak?uses humor as a narrative device to dissolve conflict and bring healing during times of distress.?
Credits
Louis Massey?Director
Louis Massey?Writer
Samita Nandy?Writer
Samita Nandy?Key Cast
Louis Massey?Key Cast
Specifications
Biography
Louis Massey?– Director, Writer and Cast
Louis Massey is an independent artist and writer. He holds a Ph.D. in Software Engineering and is a former professor of Computer Science at the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario. Born in Montreal, he is the author of several articles and book chapters on artificial intelligence and mental information processing. On the fiction side, Massey has written poetry and short stories. He published “The River: Car ton bras sait porter l’épée” in Canadian Voices Volume 2. As a visual artist, he specializes in photography and oil and acrylic painting. He exhibited at Gallery 22 in Kingston and was a finalist for the Salon Prize 2012. In independent cinema, he created five short films:?The Leak, The Laundry Room, The Pink Code – An Adaptation, Life in a Low Light, Gone, and Smiling Rain?in Lisbon and Toronto.
Samita Nandy?– Writer & Cast
Samita Nandy is the Founder of the Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS), Director of the Wall of Fame Film Festival, and an actress, trained from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (Los Angeles). She holds a Doctorate in celebrity culture from the Department of Media & Information at Curtin University, Australia, and is a certified broadcast journalist from Canada. Samita Nandy is the first celebrity scholar to be in the tabloid press and has been publicized in a wide range of media, including CBC, VICE, Flare, Chatelaine, SUN?Media, 24 Hrs, and Yahoo! Entertainment.
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