Режиссер's note

"Kingpins" explores the struggles young people face when their dreams and aspirations clash with reality. Paula, the film's main character, is a talented actress –often underestimated and relegated to minor roles –who turns to robbery as both a financial solution and a desperate attempt to prove her worth.
The heist becomes Paula's ultimate ‘performance:' a chance to embody the daring, complex character she believes exists within her. However, when the plan goes awry, she must reassess her views on money, success, and self-reliance.
In developing this project, I've drawn on my own experiences as an aspiring creative and my desire to explore early-adulthood alienation in a fun, entertaining, and slightly ironic way. What makes this project special is how it transforms the familiar crime genre into a story about artistic ambition –using the bowling alley heist as a metaphor for the risks we take to be truly seen and valued.
"Kingpins"is ultimately a story about moving beyond the need for validation, finding dignity in small roles, and discovering love and fulfilment in unexpected places –told with explosive energy and a punk-rock attitude.