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Productions

What we do

Female-driven, thought-provoking, diverse, empowering stories…

We are currently developing our award-winning dystopian short, The Last Touch, as a pilot in addition to working on numerous other genre-spanning projects, including: sci-fi; romantic comedy; and drama.

We are also in the early stages of pre-production for the award-winning screenplay My Ancestors’ Song, a short drama. Stay tuned for updates! Check out our works below.

Short Films

MY ANCESTORS' SONG

MY ANCESTORS’ SONG

 

An award-winning drama short screenplay that tells the poignant story of Nayla Bel, an Algerian-French actress trying to make it in Hollywood while struggling to embrace her heritage. In a powerful story sprinkled with light humor, Mars reflects on the struggle of integration in a new country while confronting the lack of diversity and stereotypes that […]

THE LAST TOUCH

THE LAST TOUCH

 

A young couple struggles to keep their love alive in a world where technology has replaced intimacy, and human touch is deadly. *** Award-winning dystopian short movie, currently in the festival circuit… And now… STREAMING ON VIDIVERSE!

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER

 

Wisdom Tree, L.A, California. A young woman longing to reconnect with her estranged father. A young man celebrating a birthday alone. Two lives intertwine. *** Produced by Bowl of Spaghetti, Ashla Soter; co-produced by Melissa Mars.  

PERFECT CHAOS – Ep.10

PERFECT CHAOS – Ep.10

 

During a global upheaval, artificial intelligence manipulates technology to turn against us, setting humanity on a path toward self-destruction. Perfect Chaos Episode 10 is part of a Set Apart Pictures chain movie, a concept where every filmmaker takes the story over from where it left off and develops it further in a 48 hour challenge. […]

ARMY OF LOVE

ARMY OF LOVE

 

Once upon a time, in the vast whiteness of silence, the Fates of love, Ox & Xo, were frozen in their love story. When the Army of Love is awakened , they embark upon a quest to free the lovers from their never-ending torment. Will the Army of love help Ox and Xo find happily-ever-after…? […]

CHAPERON NOIR

CHAPERON NOIR

 

A dark re-imagining of Little Red Riding Hood. In this aptly titled noir re-visioning of the tale of Red Riding Hood, the tables are turned as the hunted becomes the hunter. Is any man or beast safe from the mysterious Dark Riding Hood and her disturbing, hybrid guards as she patrols her enchanted forest?   […]

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The Last Touch
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Perfect Chaos - Episode 10
Perfect Chaos - Episode 10
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Better Late Than Never
Better Late Than Never

Produced by Bowl of Spaghetti

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Chaperon Noir
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Army of Love
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