The Downtown Festival: Two Neighbors + Q&A

TWO NEIGHBORS, a film by Ondine Viñao
North American Premiere

Inspired by Aesop’s fable Avaricious and Envious and the viral 4chan meme archetypes of Stacy, Becky, Chad, and the Virgin. Becky, an ambitious but struggling writer, is overcome by envy and spite when she meets Stacy, a beautiful but insatiable socialite, at a lavish party hosted by Stacy’s father at their country estate. The evening descends slowly into chaos, and the girls’ lives are forever transformed after the unexpected arrival of a modern-day genie who promises to grant their deepest, darkest wishes.

Screening followed by a conversation between director Ondine Viñao, cast members, moderated by SPECIAL GUEST.

ABOUT THE DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL:
The Downtown Festival is a multidisciplinary celebration of independent film, music, art, and culture held across Lower Manhattan each October. Founded and directed by filmmaker Rebekah Sherman-Myntti, the festival brings together artists across disciplines and generations through film premieres, anniversary screenings, live music performances, artist talks, and special one-night-only events. Programming is led by Sherman-Myntti and Associate Director Briana Bursten, with a focus on discovery, experimentation, community, and genuine artist-to-artist exchange. The festival’s film program runs October 9-18 at Roxy Cinema, with additional programming and special events taking place all over downtown.