
PIVOT
Coming-of-age Musical Film
PIVOT is a musical feature film in early development that follows Linh Nguyen, a 24-year-old rising star consultant who shocks everyone by quitting her prestigious job to pursue an unexpected passion: figure skating.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Southern California, Linh’s bold pivot triggers fierce family tensions, particularly with her mother Mai, whose own dreams as a ballerina were left behind in Vietnam.
With thrilling musical performances and heartfelt confrontations, PIVOT dives into Asian American family dynamics, immigrant expectations, and the liberating power of choosing your own path.
Ultimately, PIVOT is an uplifting story about defying convention, rediscovering oneself, and proving that it’s never too late to pivot toward happiness.
Stills on this page from proof-of-concept short film, which can be viewed below.
Pivot draws inspiration from beloved classics that explore personal reinvention and the pursuit of passion, echoing Jerry Maguire's bold career pivot, Pixar's Soul's exploration of finding one's true calling, and Legally Blonde's journey of defying expectations and discovering hidden potential.
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