pretty boi
1-hr DRAMATIC TELEVISION SERIES
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GENRE: LGBTQIA+, Comedy, Drama.
“PRETTY BOI” LOGLINE
Transgender recovering addict and aspiring clown, Charlie, returns to his conservative hometown to care for his dying father and save his childhood home. As he uncovers a shocking family betrayal, he’s unknowingly hunted by his late wife’s vengeful twin. Will Charlie find healing and love in the place that once shattered him or will this homecoming cost him his life?
The definition of “BOI” (in the trans community) - indicates "masculinity” which is not cisheteronormative.
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Transgender recovering addict and aspiring clown, Charlie, returns to his conservative hometown to care for his dying father and save his childhood home. As he uncovers a shocking family betrayal, he’s unknowingly hunted by his late wife’s vengeful twin. Will Charlie find healing and love in the place that once shattered him or will this homecoming cost him his life?
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"Pretty Boi" combines the emotional depth of "Fleabag" and "Somebody Somewhere" with the suspense of "The Flight Attendant" and "American Rust," while also capturing the darkly humorous tone of "Baby Reindeer." This series delves into the complexities of family secrets, personal redemption, and self-discovery through the lens of community.
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In Season 1, transgender recovering addict and aspiring clown Charlie McDaniel returns to Carlsbad, NM, to care for his ailing father and save their family home from foreclosure. As he falls in love with his childhood best friend, Rita, Charlie discovers his corrupt cop brother is behind the scheme threatening their home. While navigating family turmoil and finding solace with local misfits, Charlie is hunted by Marla, a disfigured Iraq vet seeking revenge for her sister’s death. The season climaxes in a dramatic showdown between Charlie and Marla, where Charlie’s newfound friends rally to protect him in an unexpected act of solidarity.
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EMMY NOMINATION
BRONZE TELLY WINNER
ARTIOS AWARD WINNER
1.2 M RAISED for feature film, The Great Divide
Currently pitching multiple projects to MAJOR STREAMING PLATFORMS.
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Wiggins awards accolades from the Portland Film Festival, The Austin Film Festival, IdieBoom Film + Music Festival, LA Independent Women Film Awards, La Femme International Film Festival, Best Shorts Competition, Creative World Awards, Independent Shorts Awards, San Fran Indie Fest, Vegas Shorts, Berlin International Art Film Festival, London International Film Festival, Madrid International Film Festival, AFMX, Toronto Film and Script Awards, Oniros Film Awards and )II( ISAFF.
“PRETTY BOI” PITCH DECK
MEET THE SERIES CREATOR…
Rebekah Wiggins is a dynamic creator recognized for her work as a director, intimacy coordinator, and producer, known for her unflinching stories from underrepresented perspectives. She directs and produces gritty, LGBTQIA+-centric narratives, exploring themes of isolation, family dynamics, and love. Notable works include Clownfish, Ushering the Light, and the gothic western series Vicious Kin, with Pretty Boi also in development.
As an intimacy coordinator, Wiggins excels in creating emotionally and physically safe environments on set, enhancing the filmmaking process. Her credits include Love Lies Bleeding and Netflix’s American Primeval, collaborating with talents such as Kristen Stuart, Queen Latifah, and John Malkovich.
Wiggins is also the founding director of Southwest Scene Works in New Mexico, where she teaches the Chubbuck Acting Technique. Her school leads in providing a supportive learning environment, empowering students, and elevating regional filmmaking.
Her acting career spans major films like Brothers and Let Me In, earning Best Actress awards and nominations for her role in IRIS. With eighteen years of experience, Wiggins brings a compassionate, insightful approach to every project, making her a transformative force in the film industry.