Sadie, a young and ambitious woman, has been climbing the corporate ladder at a marketing firm for some years. Her progress comes to an abrupt halt when her boss takes advantage of her. An unexpected encounter in a hospital waiting room introduces Sadie to Celeste, a beautiful and confident woman who may just have the answer to Sadie’s problems. She talks about her job in customer service... yes... the naughty kind of customer service.

A couple of weeks later and nearing the end of her savings, Sadie reaches out to Celeste and inquires about the details of the job, hoping to get up and running. Celeste shows her the ropes and eventually, Sadie finds her groove. Navigating the fantasies of her callers and feeling empowered by the distance the phone provides, Sadie almost feels herself regaining her confidence.

Things come crashing down when a caller starts to describe a scenario that too closely resembles her own assault at the hands of her boss.

Sadie (25) a veteran of corporate office culture, Sadie is all ambition. Her assurance is shaken after a traumatic incident at work, but she fights to return to her former self. 

Unassuming and neat, a big part of Sadie's journey is discovering herself, her style and her purpose in life.

Celeste (27) is unique and sultry, she's glamour on legs. Unapologetic in herself and her profession, Celeste acts as a mentor for Sadie as she begins her journey into the world of the hotline. 

As confident as Celeste is, there is a sweeter side to her that she shows to Sadie as they become closer friends.

This story is about the women I read about, the women in my life and about me. Sexual violence is systematic, predictable and too common to ignore.

But what life is there beyond becoming a victim?

I wanted Sadie, our main character, to regain control over her body and life, given that real-life women often can’t. Her connection with Celeste is one of the key elements to her journey of becoming herself again. The thought of having two female characters entering each other’s lives with of nothing but love, companionship and support to offer one another is refreshing to me. 

Additionally, there is something to be said about sex work and its grey areas. For some, it may be the answer, for others it might be just another cage. Here, it is a way to try and find what has been taken away from Sadie after her experience.

Raquel Levi is an emerging filmmaker from Portugal, where she studied Audiovisual. Having worked as an assistant director on several feature films, she moved on to directing and created an award-winning short film. Now studying at MetFilm School in London, Raquel is driven by themes surrounding women and enjoys creating thought provoking, comical stories.

Lena Atallah is a French producer who moved to the UK 8 years ago.  Having trained at the Oxford School of Drama and currently pursuing an MA in Producing at MetFilm School London, Lena has a diverse background in both acting and filmmaking. With two years of experience as a freelance producer, she has developed a keen eye for compelling narratives and developed a diverse portfolio of projects. Lena is excited to be working on this project alongside a talented and passionate team of women.

Sophie Ryan is a graduate of Manhattan College and is currently pursuing her master’s in screenwriting at MetFilm School. Her writing was previously published in author Dakota Warren’s Nowhere Girl Collective. A lover of all things fun, woman-centric, and unexpected, Sophie is excited to be embarking on this project alongside a wonderful and passionate team.

Jayne Combremont, a Swiss-born cinematographer based in London, brings a rich tapestry of cultural influences to her storytelling. Having lived in 4 different countries, she has developed a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives and storytelling techniques. Known for her distinctive visual style, Jayne has a passion for social realism films and slow cinema. She actively supports women filmmakers and their stories, eagerly collaborating on a wide range of projects.

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