From a bird’s eye view we slowly descend into a colorful topography revealing the metropolis of Los Angeles in the not-too-distant future. Deeply saturated color and a serpentine camera create the fantastical 3-dimensionality of a video game. We begin to distinguish buildings, trees, streets and cars. We hear the noises of traffic. A splendid summer sunset illuminates the city coming into focus. From street level our eyes are drawn upward towards a light coming from the balcony of a tenth floor apartment. A dove awaits. Instantly we are inside.  We move through the hallway of a warm, inviting, tastefully decorated Art Deco style apartment. We see JOSE, 32 years old, tall, good- looking, dark hair, light skin. He is lost in thought as he unpacks. His face shows a sudden resolve and confidence as he goes to the telephone. So begins this provocative series.

H&H -HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND- represents a microcosm of a modern city through four main characters who come together as roommates under the roof of a shared apartment. Week after week we are entertained by the ironies of an unfolding psychology of city and citizen alike.

GABRIEL is from Buenos Aires, Argentina; JOSE, from Mexico City; JUDAL from San Juan, Puerto Rico; and LEONEL, Native American, from Veracruz, Mexico.

GABRIEL emerges as the protagonist of the series as he assumes leadership through his role as a psychologist to the would-be “stars”.  Each episode moves toward the finale of a grand Theatre spectacle which JOSE eventually produces with GABRIEL’S support.

Distinct cultures, personalities, values, and lifestyle choices clash and unite as the four make the best of convenience and necessity in this ultra urban reality.

H&H -HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND- as seen through the idealistic eyes of our four leads, portrays Los Angeles as a “kinder, gentler,” cosmopolitan environment. An exceptional subway system reflects a clean and efficient city! This youthful perspective is sharply contrasted by the “reality check” of the supporting characters.

The unique viewpoints and situations of H&H -HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND- will be presented through a refreshing hybrid of comedic and dramatic elements realized through a stimulating visual style: Tarantino meets “Queer As Folk”= NIP TUCK. Fast-action, slow-motion, elements of animation, etc. will be utilized to exaggerate and comment on characters’ subtext, emotional states, fantasy, memory, etc.

H&H -HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND- will engender a deeper understanding and appreciation for the rich diversity and contradictions of the contemporary reality known as Los Angeles.

H&H -HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND-, the pilot presentation in episodes one and two, takes place in present as well as future time. The initial non-linear format will suggest the subsequent development of the series: the unfolding psychology of the city and its inhabitants. After the third episode, the series will maintain a linear format in present time. At this point, the set-up of the show has been established: the four roommates have met and come to live together under the same roof in the Lara Building at Hollywood & Highland.

H&H -HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND-Project’sgoal is to shoot simultaneously in English and Spanish to cover both markets, also to lower the budget.