Logline + Synopsis

A hitman decides to redeem his morality after an encounter with his next target: a pregnant woman.

Trapped in the dark underbelly of society is Paul, a young hitman with aspirations that crime will pave the way for his dreams. Quiet and compliant, Paul takes on an assignment which begins to unravel his very character when he finds that his target is a young pregnant woman named Coco. He spares her and now both Paul and Coco must deal with the consequences. 

Director's Statement

As many of those who didn't fit in as a teenager have experienced, I was severely bullied. During this period of pain and hurt, film gave me solace. Watching stories that were entertaining yet empowering created a world into which I could escape and gave me an outlet from which to deal with the strains of life. One movie that truly impacted me was The Godfather which birthed my love of the gangster genre. Watching this film made me feel that I wasn’t alone, it gave me a sense of strength and belonging. Dreams seemed real, both in the movies and in the outside world.

Ever since, it has become my dream and my passion to tell empowering stories on the big screen, allowing others to identify their struggles and their dreams in a tangible form - and not feel alone. Kill For Coco is my take on the genre that centrally looks at a dream, the American Dream. It reflects a universal struggle, experienced by everybody from parents to criminals, to obtain something better for ourselves and our futures.

The Feel

Kill For Coco is a live action gangster noire film instilled with a tinge of romance and punctuated by moments of violence. The atmosphere will be moody and gritty, combining the smokey ambience of older noire films from the 40’s and 50’s with the flair of a contemporary setting. We will be stretching the possibilities of light and shadow to create a duality that seeks to underscore the very nature of Paul’s moral dilemma. 

Kill For Coco will feature both strong male and female leads who will be the lenses through whom we see the story. The film will be shot on anamorphic lenses and utilize camera movements, lighting, location and production design to create a distinctive and immersive narrative.