Honey

Honey

Introduction

Introduction

Directed by Hayley Maria and Co-Directed by Benjamin Coffey, this film is a heartfelt collaboration between art and true story. What began as a short conversation over coffee quickly evolved into a deep and winding dialogue, ultimately giving life to a story rooted in Hayley’s own experiences. The result is a tender, 7-minute portrait... an honest reflection of culture and love told through simple, powerful imagery.

Year

2025

Scope of work

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Narrative Film

Timeline

6 Months

Introduction

Directed by Hayley Maria and Co-Directed by Benjamin Coffey, this film is a heartfelt collaboration between art and true story. What began as a short conversation over coffee quickly evolved into a deep and winding dialogue, ultimately giving life to a story rooted in Hayley’s own experiences. The result is a tender, 7-minute portrait... an honest reflection of culture and love told through simple, powerful imagery.

Year

2025

Scope of work

/

Narrative Film

Timeline

6 Months

Story

Story

Story

Sarah, a driven Latina woman in her late 20s, has built a successful career as a banking consultant but grapples with guilt over her financial success.

As the daughter of an immigrant mother who worked tirelessly to provide a better future, Sarah constantly questions if she has done enough to justify her mother’s sacrifices. Torn between her corporate role and artistic passions, she seeks to reconnect with her culture while feeling the weight of assimilation. Sarah’s relationship with her mother remains loving but strained, as her mother avoids being seen with her at work to protect her daughter’s reputation, despite immense pride in her success. Set in a bustling urban corporate environment, Honey explores themes of identity, generational sacrifice, cultural assimilation, and the true meaning of success.