'Nice' series creator Naomi Ko, director Andrew Ahn, and producer Carolyn Mao took to serialized storytelling to emphasize the personal. As U.S. festivals continue to expand their plethora of multi-platform offerings, the opportunities for independent episodic series continue to grow. Moreso than feature-length projects, indie pilots may ultimately benefit the most from a high-profile "event" appearance; the fate of future episodes could rest on the industry attending the festival. With her pilot premiering in the Tribeca TV section of the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival, Naomi Ko's Nice—which she created, wrote, and stars in—hopes to make a splash. Based in part on her experience with breast cancer, Ko's series follows Teddy, a Korean-American from Minnesota who similarly receives the bad news. Upset, Teddy gets even further stressed out thanks to her demanding sister's upcoming wedding, her mother's pressuring her to get a "real job" so Teddy can be removed from the family's health insurance, and the romantic feelings she holds for one of her guy friends with whom she plays Fantasy Football. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 27 April, 2018