Tijuana Layne
A unique & provocative talent in film & television.
S y n o p s i s for The Science of Fear
A woman, Crystal Sky learns to trust her heart by learning the power of true friendship and the need to live without fear.
After experiencing the loss of a child, Crystal Sky gets involved in an abusive relationship with a Narcissist. This film takes us on a journey of emotional and psychological abuse and how we can move forward in life by embracing our own personal strengths.
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"Science of Fear is s powerful message of love, loss, helplessness, denial, and pain all told in a
realistic and unapologetic way. Unlike huge box office films, this one successfully shows the
often hidden truth of mental manipulation, control, and fear through the powerful performances
of the characters. It also shows how abuse affects those around the person suffering. This film highlights a story that needs to be told. Its importance goes beyond showing the struggles by providing a message of hope for those who feel trapped. Science of Fear is well worth watching. Highly recommended."
-- Rochelle Bourgeois, Screening Focus Group July 2024
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"The Science of Fear" is a powerful and thought-provoking film that delves deep into the
unsettling reality of abuse, vulnerability, and the unwavering support of friends.
Directed by Tijuana Layne, this film takes viewers on an intense emotional rollercoaster through
the life of a woman named Crystal.The film opens with Crystal, played brilliantly by director
Tijuana Layne, facing the harrowing consequences of spousal issues that render her
emotionally vulnerable. She unwittingly falls into the clutches of a cunning and ruthless human
trafficker.
What follows is a gripping narrative that sheds light on the darkness of abuse while also
showcasing the power of friendship and love. One of the most commendable aspects of "The
Science of Fear" is its unflinching portrayal of real-life abuse. Many films shy away from
depicting such uncomfortable truths, but this lm fearlessly confronts the harsh realities faced by
victims like Crystal. It goes beyond the negative aspects of abuse and explores the duality of the
human experience, highlighting the positivity and beauty that can exist even in the darkest of
circumstances.
The authenticity of the story makes it incredibly easy for the audience to connect with the
characters and their struggles. The Science of Fear is well-written and well-paced. The film's
core message is powerful and resonant. It serves as a reminder that even in the darkest
moments of our lives, there are beautiful, loving people in the world who we can turn to for
support. Crystal's journey is a testament to resilience, the enduring power of friendship, and the
possibility of escaping the clutches of abuse. In conclusion, "The Science of Fear" is a
compelling and emotionally charged film that tackles a difficult subject matter with grace and
courage.
Tijuana Layne's direction and storytelling are to be applauded, and the performances of the cast
are exceptional. I eagerly await more work from this talented filmmaker and look forward to
future projects that continue to shed light on important societal issues while delivering
captivating narratives."
-- Sean Campbell, Screening Focus Group July 30th 2023
Written by: Tijuana Layne
Eagles Three Productions Rising Inc.
Status: Post-production
Expected Release: Summer 2024
A biracial woman who deals with her ambiguous racial identity, and the unknown secret in her family's past, within society's narrow boxes of acceptance.
Upon meeting a Caucasian man from a small-town history with his own biases and prejudices, who falls in love with her under the assumption she is white, she then is sent on an emotional roller coaster.
Struggling with the internal battle between the love for her brother and the love for herself, she finds strength in loving another person, and both discover that there is only one color of the heart.
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Written by: Tijuana Layne
Eagles Three Productions Rising Inc.
Status: Pre-production
Expected Release: Spring 2025
S y n o p s i s for Sad Eyes
The life of a mixed-European and African heritage woman takes on a whole new meaning when her well-adjusted, middle class world is shattered as a result of a tragic accident. Brutally snatched from her, are the lives of the only two people she cares about, her husband and child. Left alone to face the tattered fragments of her old world, Sad Eyes withdraws into a self-induced isolation, losing herself in a vicious cycle of self-blame and abuse. In a futile attempt to obliterate the nightmare of this inescapable tragedy from memory, she drowns her rage, pain and self- hatred in alcohol.
In her fractured, fragmented state, Sad Eyes encounters the Russian, a man who unknowingly to her is heavily involved in the human Trafficking Trade. They connect through mutual personal loss and fall in love. As their Love and trust grows, greed and betrayal resurface as Comrade, an Eastern European crime lord, uses Sad Eyes as a tool to destroy the Russian.
Sad Eyes is once again thrown into an emotional roller coaster, where she is forced to question her love, courage and strength, confronting her past present and future, once and for all.
Ultimately Sad Eyes is the story of hope midst tragedy and loss.
C r e d i t s for Sad Eyes
Written by: Tijuana Layne
Eagles Three Productions Rising Inc.
Status: Upcoming
It is a time in the future where being of mixed race is against the law. It is a time when being different means a death sentence, a time when an individual’s power lies within the soul. It is a time of eagles.
The borders of the south have now been economically engulfed by one nation, the Great North American Federation of States. The year is 2051; we have now inherited a society of exclusion, isolation and hate. Blacks are segregated from society as one woman of mixed race lives in a white world believing she is secure and protected. Due to circumstance, she finds herself in the Black world where she is found out and suffers the consequences of being different. She is given the wisdom of Eagles ultimately finding her own spirit, her own identity: she stands alone, apart from a world that saw her as invisible.
C r e d i t s for Swimming in Vanilla Dreams
Written by: Tijuana Layne
Eagles Three Productions Rising Inc.
Status: Upcoming
