Lighthearted but Shallow: 1Up's Take on Women in Gaming
In a post-Gamergate media landscape, it's ambitious to have a film confront the harsh reactions to women in gaming from a comedic lens.

Max, a single and highly sensitive introvert living in the city, finds herself in a predicament when her roommate starts dating an invasive narcissistic mooch. Fuelled by her desire to put an end to this unwanted dynamic, Max embarks on a comedic mission to sabotage the relationship and restore peace to her living situation. As the battle between Max and the mooch unfolds, hilarity ensues, leading to unexpected twists and turns that challenge Max in ways she never could have imagined. Can Max outwit the mooch and reclaim her personal space, or will this clash of personalities lead to an even bigger comedy of errors?
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