"The Pleasure of Being Served" in pre-production

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The award winning short film is expanding into a full length feature film. Originally released in 2017, the short film garnered recognition at 22 prestigious film festivals worldwide. Notably, it graced the 40th Asian American Film Festival in New York, where it was featured at the esteemed Asia Society Museum. Watch the short film/ proof of concept: "The Pleasure of Being Served" (15 minutes, PG nudity, Tagalog/English).

Wind Up Merchant Films LLC (formerly Angry Doug Films) has been formed. The feature length project will be produced under this banner. For more information about investing send us an email using the form below. 

ROSA, an undocumented immigrant from the Philippines, faces the immense  challenge of saving up enough money to reunite with her young son,  Richard, in the United States. She toils as a domestic worker for  HUDSON, a wealthy, youthful American. One peculiar aspect of her job is  the intricate juggling act she performs between Hudson's two  girlfriends, LYNN, a fellow Filipina, and JEN, an American, neither of  whom is aware of the other's existence. These women take turns visiting  Hudson on alternating weekends, and Rosa's primary responsibility is to  discreetly manage the rotation of photos, toothbrushes, and laundry,  depending on which girlfriend is in town.

As the plot unfolds,  Rosa's life becomes increasingly complicated. She forms unexpected bonds  with the two girlfriends. Jenny, an American and a single mother like  herself, becomes a close confidante as they share their love for romance  novels and navigate the challenges of raising children. Lynn, also a  Filipina, becomes a friend with whom Rosa converses in Tagalog. Later,  they discover familial connections that tie their families together in  the Philippines.

Rosa's relationship with Hudson is multifaceted.  His immaturity and the fact that he was raised by a Filipina nanny  awaken Rosa's maternal instincts. Simultaneously, she finds solace in  their conversations, oscillating between friendship and a potential  deeper connection.

However, Rosa's overarching objective remains  unwavering: raising enough funds to bring her son, Richard, from the  Philippines to the U.S. Her quest leads her into a web of intrigue when  she encounters an unsavory character who offers fake passports and  social security cards. Despite her undocumented status, Rosa refrains  from reporting any crimes committed against her to the authorities.

As  the story unfolds, the central questions loom large. How will Rosa  handle Hudson and his philandering ways? What will happen to her  newfound friendships with these two women, as she grapples with her role  in enabling Hudson's infidelity? Can she amass the necessary funds in  time, all while staying one step ahead of immigration officials closing  in on her undocumented status?

These questions form the core of a  captivating narrative that explores the complexities of love,  friendship, and the relentless pursuit of the American dream against the  backdrop of Rosa's precarious immigration status.

• The script is 95 pages. 67 pages take place in a single apartment
• The production will be shot in around Manhattan and Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
• The lead characters will be Filipino/Americans. Tagalog and English with be spoken

The screenplay offers a captivating glimpse into the Philippine diaspora  in the Northern New Jersey and New York City region. The narrative  predominantly unfolds in Tagalog, with English subtitles for the  audience. English is reserved solely for scenes featuring Rosa's  interactions with the Americans, Hudson and Lynn, providing an authentic  representation of the linguistic tapestry that characterizes the  immigrant experience in this locale.

ROSA

•  Filipina
•  30s - 40s
• Tagalog and English speaking
• Main character, will be in every single scene. 
• Download the Rosa - character treatment (PDF). 

HUDSON

•  American
•  20s - 30s
•   Musician
•  Well built, physically fit
• Download the Hudson - character treatment (PDF).

LISA - Rosa's roommate

•  Filipina
•  20s - 30s
•  Tagalog and English speaking

LYNN

•  Filipina
•  20s - 30s
•   Tagalog and English speaking

JENNY

• American
•  20s - 30s
• Download the character treatment with sample dialogue: Jenny Character treatment.

BILLY - Rosa's boss/ lover

• Tagalog and English speaker
•  30s - 40s
•  Physically fit

ELOY - the forger, opportunist

• Tagalog and English speaker
• 30s - 40s

• John Belton
• Gil Quito
• ChatGPT
• Ted Reyes
• Lilia Manese
• Roberto Rizzo
• Bill and Michele Sorvino
• Luis Pedron

• I366202 - WGA Registered/ PAu004211111 - US Copyright Office registered
  

• "The Pleasure of Being Served" on IMDB Pro