"THREADS OF DESIRE"
A Comedy Fashion Thriller
"Welcome to Maison Dubois, where the only thing hotter than the fashion is Chloé Martin’s compulsive appetite for trouble. As a young intern with a secret ‘condition’—let’s just say she can’t not get caught up in the drama.
Chloé is thrown into a world where haute couture meets high-stakes espionage. She soon discovers the designer gowns being made for world leaders hide a deadly secret. Now, she’s got to juggle her... urges with saving the world—without getting caught between the spy games and a wardrobe malfunction.".
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Meet Chloé Martin
Café Barista
Chloé works at Café Le Renard, a stylish independent café in Montreal's Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood, where her coworkers notice her frequent bathroom breaks.
Fashion Intern
She lands a coveted internship at Maison Dubois, a prestigious fashion house in Montreal's Golden Square Mile, where she'll work under the intimidating Sylvie Dubois.
Hidden Struggle
Chloé battles a compulsive sexual behavior that she desperately tries to control, often making excuses to find private moments of release when triggered.
Director
DISCLAIMER : Directors listed here are not attached and represent only producer's wishlist
Masters dark comedy with psychological complexity (The Favourite, Poor Things), creates distinctive visual worlds
Proven with Promising Young Woman
Handles female protagonist with compulsions, dark comedy, and social commentary about power
Lead Actress - Chloé Martin
DISCLAIMER : Actresses are not attached and represent only producer's wishlist
Emerging talent, red hair, ability to convey internal conflict
Bilingual, nuanced performer
Strong dramatic chops, right age range
Leading Cast
DISCLAIMER : Actresses are not attached and represent only producer's wishlist
Madame Sylvie Dubois
Ruthless Head of the Fashion House
(60s, icy fashion mogul)
Commanding Presence
Madame Sylvie Dubois
Ruthless Head of the Fashion House
(60s, icy fashion mogul)
Fashion World Credibility
Jean-Luc Dubois
Sylvie's Talented but Conflicted Nephew
(early 30s, Conflicted Ally)
Montreal actor, perfectly bilingual
Supporting Cast
DISCLAIMER : Actors & Actress listed here are not attached and represent only producer's wishlist
Pascal Moreau
(50s, Ex-military Security Head)
French, authoritative presence
Felix Roy
(Flamboyant Eccentric Accessory Manager)
Comedic timing, charismatic
Léa
(Chloé's Roomate, Fashion Blogger)
Strong supporting work
Project Robinson Revealed
The Discovery
Chloé accidentally discovers a strange micro-component with a tag reading "PROJET ROBINSON - LOT 07 - ACTIF" among embellishments for the Collection Privée
Recruiting Allies
She enlists her tech-savvy friend Marc and fashion blogger roommate Léa to help investigate the mysterious component
The Infiltration
Chloé gains Sylvie's trust by pretending to be a loyal protégée while secretly gathering intelligence on Project Robinson
The Revelation
They discover Sylvie is embedding surveillance technology into haute couture garments for world leaders attending the Global Summit
The Dubois Bracelet
Gift from Sylvie
Sylvie gives Chloé a sleek bracelet, claiming it's a "wellness accessory" for "managing stress responses through biofeedback"
Shock Treatment
The bracelet delivers painful electric shocks when Chloé experiences her compulsive urges, seemingly helping her maintain control
Dual Function
Chloé discovers the bracelet also functions as a personal massager, creating a conflicting relationship with the device
"The thing Sylvie gave me to stop my urges... also doubled as a high-tech, designer vibrator. The irony was so thick you could cut it with a vintage Chanel knife. A sick joke? Or just... peak Dubois efficiency?"
The Counterattack Plan
Marc's Technical Expertise
Marc needs to gain access to Sylvie's network to hijack her surveillance system. He develops a plan to intercept and manipulate the data streams from the Robinson garments.
Jean-Luc's Inside Knowledge
Jean-Luc provides crucial information about the Collection Privée garments and creates diversions within the atelier to allow Chloé access to restricted areas.
Léa's Media Connections
Léa prepares an explosive exposé about Project Robinson, ready to publish the moment they have concrete evidence of Sylvie's surveillance scheme.
Chloé's Infiltration Role
Chloé must gain Sylvie's trust while secretly planting Marc's network tap and confirming that Sylvie's brooch is her personal monitoring device for the surveillance network.
The Global Summit
VIP Arrivals
World dignitaries arrive wearing the Robinson-enhanced Collection Privée garments, unaware they're being monitored
Network Activation
Marc successfully intercepts Sylvie's monitoring feed, introducing subtle glitches to make her doubt her system
Sylvie's Suspicion
As system errors escalate, Sylvie realizes Chloé has betrayed her and attempts to activate the bracelet's maximum shock function
System Takeover
Marc blocks the shock command and triggers a feedback loop that causes Sylvie's brooch to emit piercing sounds and blinding light
Sylvie's Downfall
The Arrest
Pascal Moreau, having discovered Sylvie's illegal surveillance operation, assists police in arresting her outside the venue.
The Exposure
Léa's exposé goes viral, with #DuboisConspiracy, #FashionGate, and #ProjectRobinson trending worldwide. The fashion world reels from the revelation that haute couture was being used for international espionage.
The Transformation
Maison Dubois undergoes a dramatic transformation, pivoting from "surveillance chic to conscious couture" with an emphasis on ethical sourcing, transparency, and genuine artistry.
FILM LOCATION - FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
QUEBEC - CANADA
25% Refundable Tax Credit16% Stackable Federal Tax Credit - on Net Labour
37% (effective rate)
Attractive financial incentives
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