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On paper, Sofia (Mimi Davila), the protagonist of Paula Andrea González-Nasser’s mellow debut The Scout, has an enviable job. She spends her days driving through New York, taking photos of building exteriors, cozy apartments and eclectic shops in service of her director’s vision. Sofia is a location scout, an occupation that conjures romantic images of one’s relationship to space.

The truth is that Sofia’s job can be taxing, and in The Scout, which premiered in June at the Tribeca Film Festival, González-Nasser, who was herself a location scout for six years, crafts a modest portrait of its complicated reality. The director reveals how location scouting involves an emotional deftness, a stultifying deference to a director’s vision and lots of patience. Sofia deploys these tools to broker deals between her team and the people from whom they want things. She must act with the urgency demanded...

For her debut, writer-director Paula Andrea González-Nasser chose to explore an oft-forgotten role in the filmmaking process: the location scout. The Scout follows Sofia (Mimi Davila), a location scout seeking the ideal apartment during a typical day in her life: driving around New York City, walking in and out of apartments, meeting with friends, strangers, and a demanding TV crew. González-Nasser captures something essential about Sofia’s life: the exhaustion. The film, more comedy than drama, breaks both the viewer and Sofia down in equal parts, pushing either to continue this never-ending day, showing the pressure of a job that many others tell her is “so cool.”

Davila shines in the role, making herself small with oddballs and charismatic when needing to convince a fish-store owner to stay open for five more minutes. Each passing location and misstep––her fault, the city’s, or her boss’––exemplifies how much of...

While countless films have delved into filmmaking, viewing it through the unique lens of a location scout (played by Mimi Davila) we get a completely new twist on what we take away from the experience. In her feature debut, Paula González-Nasser draws from a world she might have witnessed firsthand for a text that goes beyond the search for physical spaces — The Scout appears to delve into the universal quest for belonging and finding one’s place in the world. I had the opportunity to speak with Ryan Martin Brown of 5th Floor Pictures, the producer of the film. Brown, who previously directed his own feature, teamed up with her once again for this day-in-the-life portrait shot in New York City.…...

Exclusive: The comedy duo of Mimi Davila (Problemista) and Laura Di Lorenzo (Selena: The Series)—who perform as The Chonga Girls— are set to write, star and co-executive produce an eponymous multi-camera comedy series in development at CBS Studios, Deadline has learned exclusively.

The project hails from Marlena Rodriguez who will serve as writer and showrunner. Additionally, Rodriguez will EP alongside Wilmer Valderrama and Kaitlin Saltzman under his Wv Entertainment banner, and Al Madrigal.

The Chonga Girls follows two dangerously confident childhood friends, Mimi and Laura, who move from Miami to Hollywood to realize their dream of becoming famous. But, much to their surprise, they find themselves working at the makeup counter for a department store right off the Walk of Fame.

L-r: Marlena Rodriguez, Wilmer Valderrama, Kaitlin Saltzman and Al Madrigal

Davila is a Cuban/Bulgarian actress, comedian and writer who, alongside her best friend Di Lorenzo,...

Every year, San Diego Comic-Con promises and delivers on showing its attendees unseen material and special previews. This year was no exception, as the end of the Hall H Ghosts of Ruin panel had fans on the edge of their seats. The cause? A sneak peek of Rzr, an eagerly awaited 8-episode sci-fi series from Gala Film.

David Bianchi, known for his acclaimed work on Queen of The South, not only stands as the series’ creator, executive producer, and co-writer but also stars in the pivotal role of Grimm. It's certainly a treat when a creative mind dons multiple hats in a project. Joining him is a collection of Hollywood heavyweights and rising talents: Mena Suvari of American Beauty, Emilio Rivera from Mayans M.C., Christopher Marquette of Barry, Richard Cabral in American Crime, Mimi Davila from Broken Angels, and, a fan favorite, Danny Trejo of Machete.

Set in an...

Gala Film's dystopian drama Rzr unveils its teaser, featuring an alternative dystopian Los Angeles steeped in neural implants and black market crime. The series raises questions about the power of artificial intelligence and whether mankind can evoke good or simply reap destruction. With top-notch cinematography and a compelling Cyberpunk style, Rzr offers an enticing new world for science fiction enthusiasts.

Gala Film's dystopian drama Rzr unveiled its teaser as a wrap-up surprise at the end of the Hall H Ghosts of Ruin panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 22. The series is led by creator, executive producer, and co-writer David Bianchi (Queen of The South), who plays the title role of Grimm. Bianchi is joined by a stellar cast that includes Mena Suvari (American Beauty), Emilio Rivera (Mayans M.C.), Christopher Marquette (Barry), Richard Cabral (American Crime), Mimi Davila (Broken Angels), and Danny Trejo (Machete).

Rzr is a science...

Exclusive: Amazon Studios has passed on Hot Pink, its YA pilot headlined by Sarah Michelle Gellar. Annapurna Pictures, which produced the pilot with Amazon Studios, might shop it to other platforms, I hear.

Loosely inspired by Elana K. Arnold’s National Book Award finalist What Girls Are Made Of, Hot Pink is a biting coming-of-age comedy created by Elisabeth Holm.

The pilot also stars Nina Bloomgarden, David Iacono, Mimi Davila, Dana Donnelly and Myra Molloy.

Holm is executive producing with director Desiree Akhavan and fellow executive producers Rebecca Green and Sue Naegle and Ali Krug for Annapurna.

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Kym Whitley and Danny Garcia have been cast in recurring roles in the Amazon YA pilot “Hot Pink,” Variety has learned exclusively.

The pair joins previously announced stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nina Bloomgarden, David Iacono, Mimi Davila, Dana Donnelly, and Myra Molloy, as well as fellow recurring star David Arquette.

The show is loosely inspired by Elana K. Arnold’s book “What Girls Are Made Of.” In the book, Nina Faye was raised to believe that there is no such thing as unconditional love, meaning she will do anything for her boyfriend to prove her worthiness. But when he breaks up with her, Nina is lost and sets out to find out what the conditions of love really are.

Whitley is a comedian and actress. She is known for her roles in films like “Next Friday,” “Deliver Us from Eva,” “Black Dynamite,” and “Along Came Polly” as well as shows such as “The Boondocks,...

Exclusive: David Arquette has been cast in Amazon Studios’ coming-of-age pilot Hot Pink, created by Elisabeth Holm.

The You Cannot Kill David Arquette subject joins in a recurring role, alongside lead Sarah Michelle Gellar and series regulars Nina Bloomgarden, David Iacono, Mimi Davila, Dana Donnelly and Myra Molloy. No character details have been revealed.

Hot Pink, from Amazon Studios in association with Annapurna Pictures, is loosely inspired by Elana K. Arnold’s National Book Award finalist What Girls Are Made Of. Series creator Holm is executive producing with director Desiree Akhavan and executive producers Rebecca Green and Sue Naegle and Ali Krug for Annapurna.

Arnold’s 2017 novel What Girls Are Made Of is described as exploring “the real, knotted, messy, thriving heartbeat of young womanhood” through the eyes of a 16-year-old girl.

If ordered to series, Hot Pink would join Amazon Studios’ growing YA series slate, which includes The Wilds and the upcoming show,...

Amazon’s YA pilot “Hot Pink” has added five new cast members.

Nina Bloomgarden, David Iacono, Mimi Davila, Dana Donnelly, and Myra Molloy will star in the pilot, joining previously announced star Sarah Michelle Gellar.

The show is loosely inspired by Elana K. Arnold’s book “What Girls Are Made Of.” In the book, Nina Faye was raised to believe that there is no such thing as unconditional love, meaning she will do anything for her boyfriend to prove her worthiness. But when he breaks up with her, Nina is lost and sets out to find out what the conditions of love really are.

Bloomgarden recently wrapped on the Netflix/Sony film “Fatherhood” starring Kevin Hart. She previously had a supporting role in the indie feature “Good Girl Jane.” She is repped by Innovative Artists and Grandview.

Iacono’s past credits include “Grand Army” at Netflix, “The Flight Attendant” at HBO Max,...

Nina Bloomgarden (Fatherhood), David Iacono (Grand Army), Mimi Davila (The Chonga Diaries), Dana Donnelly (The Sex Life of College Girls) and Myra Molloy (He’s All That) are set as leads opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar in Hot Pink, a biting coming-of-age comedy pilot for Amazon created by Elisabeth Holm (Obvious Child).

Character details are being kept under wraps.

Hot Pink, from Amazon Studios in association with Annapurna Pictures, was loosely inspired by Elana K. Arnold’s National Book Award finalist What Girls Are Made Of.

Series creator Holm is executive producing with director Desiree Akhavan (The Miseducation of Cameron Post) and executive producers Rebecca Green (It Follows) and Sue Naegle and Ali Krug for Annapurna.

If ordered to series, Hot Pink would join Amazon Studios’ growing YA series slate, which includes The Wilds, already renewed for a second season, and the upcoming Panic.

Published in 2017, Arnold’s What Girls Are Made...

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