Plant Based (2025)

A character-driven dramedy set in a small Connecticut town that finds itself divided when a proposed marijuana dispensary—Plant Based—sparks an unexpected civic uproar.

Inspired by the tensions that arise when modern policies meet long-standing local identities, the series explores community, change, and the surprising alliances that form when a town must confront what it really values.

The pilot introduces an ensemble of residents who each see the store as either a threat, an opportunity, or a mirror held up to their own personal crossroads. Through humor and grounded storytelling, the series aims to balance heartfelt drama with the eccentricities and charm of small-town life.

While the conflict begins with a dispensary, the show ultimately examines how communities evolve—and what happens when people who have lived side-by-side for decades are forced to actually listen to one another.

Please tell us your motivation for making your film:

It started out as a stand up back , and I thought it could be a really good web series

What are the themes and central messages you wanted to convey with your submission?:

Tolerance working together

Credits

Jess Eden Bye Creator/Creative Producer 

Jennifer M Kay Director

Allison Kessler Assistant Director 

Tony Moore Screenwriter 

Graham - Oliver Feaster

Cooper - Sean McDermott

Wade - Eric Christ

Bob - Darren Johnson

Dr. Kevin -Allison Kessler

Ginny - Jennifer Kay

Jane - Julia Sims

Ma - Celeste Thompson

John - John McGarry 

Dottie - Susan Bolt

Utility Worker - Jess Eden Bye

Specs:

Project Type:

Television, Web / New Media

Genres:

Dramedy, comedy

Runtime:

28 minutes 7 seconds

Completion Date:

December 1, 2025

Production Budget:

8,000 USD

Country of Origin:

United States

Country of Filming:

United States

Language:

English

Film Color:

Color

First-time Filmmaker:

No

Student Project:

No

https://youtu.be/ba2WUTS9cqY