ASE Seed&Spark

Exploring Loneliness and Online Dating

Introduction to Personal Struggles

• The speaker reflects on their experience at 23, feeling lonely and dissatisfied with work after graduation. They express a sense of loss as friendships fade and life becomes complicated.

• In an attempt to cope with loneliness, the speaker turns to online dating, realizing that they need to confront their problems rather than fill the void superficially.

Concept of the Musical Short Film

• The introduction of "A Single Evening," a musical short film about dating and loneliness, is presented by Ashley. It follows a single bisexual woman navigating another evening alone.

• The film is described as a dark romantic comedy featuring pop R&B songs and personified dating apps, capturing both the joys and frustrations of online dating.

Inspiration Behind the Project

• Ashley shares that she wrote this project during her own struggles with dating. After discussing it with others, she discovered many shared similar feelings regarding relationship pressures versus fears of being alone.

Call for Support

• A call to action is made for support in bringing the musical to life. The team seeks funding for essential resources such as gear, meals for crew members, locations, and recording studio time.

• Emphasis is placed on reaching out to anyone who has faced challenges in online dating through this musical endeavor.