The 2012 NYU Purple List

ECHOES FROM WITHIN by Melanie Delloye

Drama

Nina, a young teenager from Bogota's upper class, meets David, a young delinquent who strangely reminds her of her long lost brother.
Email: melaniedelloye@gmail.com

IT HAD TO BE YOU by Sasha Gordon

Romantic Comedy

Surprised by a sudden proposal and subsequent ultimatum from her boyfriend Chris, buttoned-up Sonia embarks on a raunchy, bumpy journey of self-discovery.
Email: alexandra_gordon@yahoo.com

LEE by Chloé Zhao

Drama/Coming of Age

As his two best friends plan to leave for college, a Lakota teen wonders if his future on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is pre-ordained when a tragedy forces him to take dangerous action to protect his family.
Email: chloexzhao@gmail.com

NEWLYWEEDS by Shaka King

Comedy

A stoner couple get high, get by and get lost.
Email: shaka.king@gmail.com

MY HUSBAND’S CORPSE by Sehaj Sethi

Comedy/Drama

After Beth's husband dies on a train in India she is kicked off in the middle of nowhere with the body, and no idea how to get home.
Email: sehaj.sethi@gmail.com
Website: http://www.sehajsethi.com

THE WHISPERING GIANT by Kim Spurlock

Comedy/Drama

Willa Ochs has it all: a handsome fiancé, a brand new wedding dress, some edible underwear and her faith in Jesus. But in Midkiff, West Virginia, even that ain't enough to get married!
Email: kimbospurlock@gmail.com
Website: http://www.kimspurlock.com