Love Locked In Film
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ABOUT THE FILM
Following repeated let downs with online dating, Diana, a middle age single mother tries a less conventional form of dating; becoming a penpal to a prisoner. When she finds a real life connection with inmate Jeff, her live-in, agoraphobic, conspiracy theory obsessive son unearths evidence that suggests her new love interest may not be the safest choice for his mom. Following an altercation between mother and son, frequent ride-share and food delivery driver Lamont finds himself playing a vital role in mending the family’s rift. Written by Kathryn Mallinson and Directed by Malcolm Taylor, Love Locked In is a hilarious and honest depiction of love in the age of online dating, and the impossibly complicated dynamics of the modern day family.
WHO ARE WE?
Malcolm Taylor, Director
Malcolm Taylor is a Toronto based emerging film director. His first short subject documentary, I Am Myth, written by Love Locked In producer Julie Zenderoudi is currently in post-production. Similarly, his first smartphone short film, My Final Update is in its final edit. Malcolm brings a wealth of acting experience along with his honed photographic eye to his directing style. Stories of people facing emotional challenges within the realities of everyday life, such the relationship dynamic of delayed separation in Kat Mallinson’s Love Locked In are what excite Malcolm. Here we meet Diana, a single mother who should be freely enjoying her status as an empty-nester, yet she finds herself confronting the familial obligations of love while trying to fulfill her desire for love. A scenario most any separated parent can relate to. Overqualified in the single parent, only child realm of life experience, as both a son and father, Malcolm is beyond grateful to work on a story that hits so close to home.
Kat Mallinson, Writer
Kat Mallinson is a Toronto based writer and director. After attending the American Film Institute Conservatory in the directing stream, Kat wrote and directed a number of successful short films in the comedy genre along with the short horror film, “TICE”, which won multiple awards and was short listed by Wes Craven as a selection for his ‘Cravens Corner’ showcase at the Catalina Film Festival 2015. Kat is currently a student in the post-graduate Advanced Television and Film Program at Sheridan Institute.
Akhil Ahuja, Producer
Akhil Ahuja is an emerging producer based in Toronto, Ontario. After completing his studies in Journalism and Communication at Amity University in Noida, he worked in advertising and has a history of working in fast-paced schedules. He is currently pursuing his post-grad in film at Sheridan College. His previous project Black Boy Brave; is made in collaboration with Tony Mba, co-producer of Love Locked In; and is in the post-production phase.
Tony Mba, Producer
Tony Mba is a producer and emerging Dialogue editor based in Mississauga, Ontario. He moved from Nigeria and has got a couple of years’ experience in producing different genres of content in Africa. He is presently wrapping up his post grad at Sheridan college. His last project Black Boy Brave; is currently in post-production, which will be his first Canadian documentary. Tony is interested in creating and telling African, and cross-cultural stories.
Julie Zenderoudi, Producer
Julie Zenderoudi is an emerging writer and filmmaker based in Toronto. After studying Communication Studies as well as Creative Writing at Concordia University in Montreal, she returned to Toronto and began her post-grad at Sheridan College. Her previous documentary film titled I Am Myth; made in collaboration with Love Locked In Director Malcolm Taylor; is currently in the post-production stage.
Following repeated let downs with online dating, Diana, a middle age single mother tries a less conventional form of dating; becoming a penpal to a prisoner. When she finds a real life connection with inmate Jeff, her live-in, agoraphobic, conspiracy theory obsessive son unearths evidence that suggests her new love interest may not be the safest choice for his mom. Following an altercation between mother and son, frequent ride-share and food delivery driver Lamont finds himself playing a vital role in mending the family’s rift. Written by Kathryn Mallinson and Directed by Malcolm Taylor, Love Locked In is a hilarious and honest depiction of love in the age of online dating, and the impossibly complicated dynamics of the modern day family.
WHO ARE WE?
Malcolm Taylor, Director
Malcolm Taylor is a Toronto based emerging film director. His first short subject documentary, I Am Myth, written by Love Locked In producer Julie Zenderoudi is currently in post-production. Similarly, his first smartphone short film, My Final Update is in its final edit. Malcolm brings a wealth of acting experience along with his honed photographic eye to his directing style. Stories of people facing emotional challenges within the realities of everyday life, such the relationship dynamic of delayed separation in Kat Mallinson’s Love Locked In are what excite Malcolm. Here we meet Diana, a single mother who should be freely enjoying her status as an empty-nester, yet she finds herself confronting the familial obligations of love while trying to fulfill her desire for love. A scenario most any separated parent can relate to. Overqualified in the single parent, only child realm of life experience, as both a son and father, Malcolm is beyond grateful to work on a story that hits so close to home.
Kat Mallinson, Writer
Kat Mallinson is a Toronto based writer and director. After attending the American Film Institute Conservatory in the directing stream, Kat wrote and directed a number of successful short films in the comedy genre along with the short horror film, “TICE”, which won multiple awards and was short listed by Wes Craven as a selection for his ‘Cravens Corner’ showcase at the Catalina Film Festival 2015. Kat is currently a student in the post-graduate Advanced Television and Film Program at Sheridan Institute.
Akhil Ahuja, Producer
Akhil Ahuja is an emerging producer based in Toronto, Ontario. After completing his studies in Journalism and Communication at Amity University in Noida, he worked in advertising and has a history of working in fast-paced schedules. He is currently pursuing his post-grad in film at Sheridan College. His previous project Black Boy Brave; is made in collaboration with Tony Mba, co-producer of Love Locked In; and is in the post-production phase.
Tony Mba, Producer
Tony Mba is a producer and emerging Dialogue editor based in Mississauga, Ontario. He moved from Nigeria and has got a couple of years’ experience in producing different genres of content in Africa. He is presently wrapping up his post grad at Sheridan college. His last project Black Boy Brave; is currently in post-production, which will be his first Canadian documentary. Tony is interested in creating and telling African, and cross-cultural stories.
Julie Zenderoudi, Producer
Julie Zenderoudi is an emerging writer and filmmaker based in Toronto. After studying Communication Studies as well as Creative Writing at Concordia University in Montreal, she returned to Toronto and began her post-grad at Sheridan College. Her previous documentary film titled I Am Myth; made in collaboration with Love Locked In Director Malcolm Taylor; is currently in the post-production stage.
Co-organizers (3)
Julie Zenderoudi
Organizer
North York, ON
Malcolm Taylor
Beneficiary
Akhil Ahuja
Co-organizer