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Too Romantic

Directed by Talia Light Rake
United States
2025
24 mins

In a glossy rom-com world, Samantha Carr is a struggling influencer known for her anti-love love songs and carefully curated online persona. When she collaborates with viral creator Mac Mayhew, their instant chemistry turns a songwriting session into an unexpectedly perfect date. But after an awkward and emotionally confusing sexual experience, Samantha’s world begins to crack, forcing her to question whether she’s chasing real connection - or if it’s all just for show.

'Too Romantic' is screening with:

I’m Every Woman Shorts Block

In this female-focused program, we’re shining a spotlight on films by and about women, featuring an array of different genres and unique perspectives.

  • Year
    2025
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Premiere Status
    World Premiere
  • Director
    Talia Light Rake
  • Producer
    Heavy Shovel Productions (Executive Producer), Ashley Iaconetti & Jared Haibon (Executive Producer), Gillian Cooper (Executive Producer), Larry Furlong (Executive Producer), K180 Studios (Executive Producer), Tara Hotchkis (Executive Producer), Topcat (Executive Producer), Katherine Romans (Producer), Charlie Traisman (Producer), Adam Kinyon (Producer), Sarah Whelden (Producer), Qaleb Pillai (Associate Producer), Bianca Fernandez (Associate Producer)
  • Cast
    Rivkah Reyes, Sam Vartholomeos, Ashley Ganger, Oliva Puckett, Jared Haibon, Kyra Calaway, Amerasia Wilson, Paula de la Fuente, Becca Light Rake
  • Writer
    Talia Light Rake
  • Cinematographer
    Sarah Whelden
  • Editor
    Brenna Power
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Theme
    Short, Directed by Women
  • Award
    Miami Int'l Short

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