Life as Nin: A Day with Dot
Production Info
Darlene Villanova - writer, producer, director; Rhonda Villanova and John Villanova - co-producers.
TV Pilot, "Life as Nin," filmed in Central CT area. The project was produced and packaged specifically as a 1/2 hr tv pilot. However, we are submitting it as a film short to various film festivals as well.
Story Info
In 1970 seven-year-old Nin lives with her large Italian family and her big Italian hair. The series is driven by the imagination of the lead character, 7 yr old Nin, and how she interprets the world through her family; some crazy, some loving, some crazy and loving. Nin has a wonderful imagination and believes in all things wonderful. (Rated G)
This episode is entitled “A Day with Dot.” Nin and her brother Bobby must spend a rare day alone with their wacky, drinking grandmother named Dot, who has little interest in entertaining them while their parents are at a wedding.