06/11/2026
🏆 Another unexpected moment on this journey…
Pretty Little Lucy has been recognized at the Golden Ciak Awards Venice 2026.
But the biggest lesson I’ve learned through all of this isn’t about awards — it’s about storytelling.
Everyone has access to the same ingredients: Structure. Dialogue. Characters. Ideas.
But having the recipe doesn’t mean everything turns out “finger licking good.” 😉
The magic is in the ex*****on.
A story about being catfished could simply be about deception. But underneath that is something much more human:
Why do we need to feel seen? Why do we ignore warning signs when something fills an emotional void? How do we forgive ourselves after being vulnerable?
The plot is what happens.
The character is why it matters.
Over this journey I’ve had the privilege of connecting with filmmakers, actors, writers, festivals, and people affected by scams. Sharing knowledge and supporting others has reminded me of something important:
Knowledge should be shared freely. Trust is built through generosity.
But the experiences, scars, perspective, and heart we pour into our work?
That’s the secret ingredient.
Thank you to everyone who continues believing in this little story that started from a very painful lesson and became something much bigger.