People Watching

“After moving to a small beach town, Lucy befriends a colorful group of women, only to find herself caught in a web of gossip and rivalry, forcing her to question her loyalties and her place in their social circle.”

New to a small beach town, Lucy is eager to fit in when she’s invited to spend the day with glamorous locals Jessica and Bridget. But their sunny ritual of “people watching” quickly turns into ruthless gossip about nearly everyone who passes—including Cord, the kind-hearted, inclusive man who first welcomed her to town. When secrets boil over and the truth comes out at the community dance, Lucy watches the gossipers become the spectacle themselves—proving that in this town, what goes around always comes back around.

Runtime (minutes): 11:04

Genre: Comedy

Film rating: PG-13

Year completed: 2025

Director’s name: Co - Directors: Malia Yim & Noah Nim

Key crew members: Writer: Lindsay Maxoutopoulis
Producers: Lindsay Maxoutopoulis & Sam Szpor

Awards or recognitions (if any): Santa Barbara Screenplay Awards Diverse Writers Outreach - Winner
LA International Film Festival - Official Selection
Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards - Semi-Finalist
Los Angeles Short Film Award - Honorable Mention

Official website and/or social media for the film: https://www.instagram.com/peoplewatchingmovie/