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Synopsis
Synopsis: I HATE L.A. follows aspiring actress Nora, who just landed in L.A. and is already fostering a love/hate relationship with the city. Though she tries to convince her long-distance boyfriend Matt to relocate via video diaries, Nora develops complicated feelings for her charming but obsessive-compulsive friend Oliver. Ultimately, it's Oliver and her wild, noncommittal neighbor Rain that ground Nora in the land of big dreams and empty pockets.
Characters
NORANora's a fresh LA import with bright eyes, a big heart, and even bigger dreams of becoming a successful actress. Nora was a big fish in a tiny pond in Florida. But in this city, it's more about who you know -- and Nora doesn't know anyone yet. Well, except for her new neighbors Rain and Oliver, who provide the support she's missing from her long-distance boyfriend Matt. He's supposed to move out with Nora after she gets settled. Any day now, right? But Nora's got a lot of pluck, and this girl is ready to roll up her sleeves and dig deep to make her Hollywood dreams come true.
RAIN
Rain is a hippie-vegan-lesbian who latches onto every popular eco-friendly trend she comes across. She works at a coffee shop to support her bohemian lifestyle, and contemporary art ambitions. The problem is, right now they're only concepts, in her head. Her loud, impulsive, excessively outgoing personality sometimes tries Nora's patience, but in the end, they help ground each other in the heartless world of LA.
OLIVER
Oliver has lived in LA for a number of years, but is still loyal to his hometown, Chicago. Oliver went to LMU to study cinematography, and now works on set as a gaffer to pay the rent. He's loaded with Midwest chivalry and is always there to lend a hand, especially for Nora. Oliver is organized and clean to the point of obsession. His run-down car is spotless, his fridge is alphabetized, and he cringes at the site of chewed gum. But he tempers his OCD impulses around Nora and lets her (sometimes) eat in his car.
MATT
Nora met Matt when she was in college and he was starting his career running a local restaurant. He's into fantasy football, poker nights, and his WRX. He's the kind of guy that does just enough to keep Nora happy. Gives her flowers when she's upset, takes her out to dinner once a week, and sometimes shows up for her theatrical performances. After two years together, Nora decided she wanted to move to LA. Matt let her go thinking she would quickly give up and come back home, because really, who wants to live in LA?
SCARLET
Scarlet is Oliver's ex-girlfriend, who's been chasing the acting dream since she was a little girl. Her parents stuck her in acting classes while she was still in diapers, and took her to every audition possible. She's done modeling classes, dance classes, voice training, choir, everything a good little actress should do -- but the biggest gig she's ever booked is Party Girl #3 in a national commercial. Scarlet and Oliver met on set while Scarlet was doing some background work. Oliver, ever hopeful, dated her because she showed interest, but that was a short-lived, unfortunate decision.
Credits
Starring:Talia Tabin as Nora
Scott Moulton as Oliver
Ajarae Coleman as Rain
Laura Kenley as Scarlet
Guest Stars:
Luis M. Navarro as Mover (Episode 1)
Iselle Slome as Gertrude (Episode 2)
Bonnie He as New Agey Girl (Episode 2)
Rose Bae as Nerdy Girl (Episode 2)
Sascha Alexander as Stoner Girl (Episode 2)
Aryiel Hartman as Sorority Girl (Episode 2)
Carrie Gutenberg as Normal Girl (Episode 2)
Ryland Shelton as Cute Guy (Episode 2)
James Grosch as Kyle (Episode 2)
T.K. Klotz as Bouncer (Episode 5)
Erika Cervantes as Bartender (Episode 6)
Jilon Ghai as Director (Episode 7)
Sy Ozcan as P.A. (Episode 7)
Ileana Chan as Make Up Artist (Episode 7)
Jahkeim Cromedy as D.P. (Episode 7)
Benjamin Clark as Sound Mixer (Episode 7)
Barb Steele as Slate (Episode 7)
Dan Greenberg as Glenn (Episode 8)
Dane White as Matt (Episode 8)
Extras:
Tricia Ingraham
Aubree Hasulack
Catie Disabato
Jeana Merner
Guebri Jaigle
Chloe Stearns
Dash Pepin
Devon Bailey
Kami Rockett
Jon Hand
Nora Wyman
David Allen
Bart Rockett
Vincent Cardinale
Barb Steele
Michael La Breche
Luis Navarro
Jean Melsheimer
Candace Lewis
Mary Smith
Created by Emily McGregor & Catie Disabato
Written by Catie Disabato (Episode 1, 4, 6, 8)
Amy Rubin (Episode 2, 3, 7)
Emily McGregor (Episode 5)
Directed by Emily McGregor
Produced by Erika Cervantes
Director of Photography - Jarrett Sexton
Assistant Director - Barb Steele
Camera Operator - Will Turner
G&E- Chris Pritzlaff, Brook Willard, Michael La Breche, Tom Ptasinski
Production Design by Candace Lewis
Make up by Jean Melsheimer
Sound Mixers Mariela Rodriguez, Brian Corral, Maurice Tarver
Editor - Alex Oppenheimer
Additional Editing by Ross Mathy
Sound Design by Sean Oakley
VFX- Tiffany Bijou Vann
Composer - Russ Howard III
Colorist - Drew Moe
Special Thanks to:
A.K.M.A.
Studio-Stage
