When Allie and Oscar match on Hinge, their chemistry is immediate, and Allie is determined to plan the perfect first date. After learning Oscar is a devoted foodie and believing he is Puerto Rican, she books a table at one of the city’s most authentic Puerto Rican restaurants. The evening could not be going better - until Oscar casually mentions that he is Dominican, not Puerto Rican. Mortified, Allie launches into a frantic attempt to apologize, but every apology only makes things worse…

What begins as an innocent misunderstanding spirals into a painfully funny exchange of accidental microaggressions, forcing Oscar to question whether her curiosity is genuine - or masking a deeper insensitivity.

Equal parts romantic comedy and social satire, BASICALLY THE SAME explores the blind spots we carry into new relationships, asking what it takes to connect across differences when good intentions aren't enough.

It is about two people searching for connection in a world where relationships increasingly cross cultural, racial, and religious boundaries. I believe that is something to celebrate - but I also believe navigating those differences can be messier than we would like to admit.

The Black Lives Matter movement encouraged white folk to ask: what does genuine allyship actually look like? I explored this question through comedy, creating a monologue about a white girl so desperate to prove she's “an ally” that she accidentally commits one microaggression after another. When I first performed the piece, audiences erupted in laughter - not because the subject wasn't serious, but because the comedy gave us permission to acknowledge an uncomfortable truth: these interactions actually happen, and they're as absurd as they are painfully human.

By inviting viewers to laugh at the absurdity of the situation, I hope to create space for honest conversations about intention versus impact, and the courage it takes to admit when we've gotten something wrong. Both characters are intentionally imperfect - in their situation, how would you handle it better?

Just as importantly, this film is exploring the ways we compromise, and sometimes question ourselves in pursuit of connection. I've watched so many people compromise their own comfort, values, or voice in order to preserve a relationship. That tension fascinates me. What are we willing to sacrifice in order not to be alone?

Ultimately, I hope the film leaves audiences laughing first and reflecting later - about empathy, communication, and the assumptions we carry into every relationship.

Independent artists have the luxury of creating art for the sake of creating art. No Hollywood politics, no casting for follower count, no rewrites to incorporate brand deals...it's a pleasure, a gift, and a privilege to work on something purely because you believe in its potential to entertain and move audiences.

What we don't have the luxury of is: money.

We believe in this project, and we want it to be as amazing as it can be. Sure, we could shoot it on Iphones with clip-on mics bought off amazon and natural lighting and then throw the thing together on Imovie...but we truly believe the film wouldn't reach its potential that way. The alternative way requires a slightly bigger budget.

If you check out our wishlist, you'll see more or less how our budget is broken down. Each item will be an absolute luxury to us that will undoubtedly enhance our film - from a fantastic Production Sound-Mixer to an Art Designer that brings our world to life, to the memory drive that ensures none of our work gets lost. Not a cent will be wasted, and your generosity will be the reason it all looks and sounds so damn good in the end. So, thank you for taking the time to learn about Basically the Same. We hope you see the potential in our film and help us get to production and beyond!