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Kate is a millennial woman who loves her partner, her dog, and the life they've built together. She cherishes her friends, going out to dinner with them, and the business she started with her best friend. But as time passes, she begins to feel stuck as she sees her friends and family moving forward. One by one, those around her are taking big steps—relocating, getting married, starting families—while she feels content with her own life. Caught between the desire to carve out her own journey and the pressure to meet societal expectations, Kate's story speaks to the millennial struggle of balancing a traditional life with the thrill of forging an individual path.
Stylistically inspired by stories like Frances Ha, Normal People, When Harry Met Sally, Shiva Baby, and Dan In Real Life, FREE BIRD combines humor with deep emotion, the comfort of home with the awkwardness of family, the beauty of love with the paralysis of anxiety.
Zach Phaneuf is a multi-hyphenate artist from Northern Virginia. As a writer and director he loves exploring relationships and the highs and lows of the human experience. All of his work is infused with both comedy and tragedy, highlighting the nuance of life with realism and naturalistic filmmaking. His work in theater in scenic construction, painting, and technical direction has been seen in nearly 150 productions around the country at many regional and local theaters. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife Kristen and their two dogs Penny and Bosley.
Kristen Phaneuf is a writer, producer, and actress from Philadelphia. She is passionate about telling contemporary stories through a feminine lens, and was nominated for Woman Filmmaker of the Year by WIF at LA48HFF. Her work can be seen on the sitcom Milwaukee Basic, the feature film Kings, and The Disney Channel. When she is not writing, acting, or producing, you can find her reading in a comfortable chair with her two pups Penny and Bosley.
