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Exclusive: Ora Duplass and Chosen Jacobs (It) will lead Their Town, a YA romantic two-hander from director Katie Aselton (Mack & Rita) and Duplass Brothers Productions.

The project is a family affair, as Aselton is Duplass’ mother and is working from a script by husband Mark Duplass. Shot in Bangor, Maine, the film centers on teenagers Abby (Duplass) and Matt (Jacobs). When Abby’s boyfriend unexpectedly drops out of the high school play, she is forced to help outlier Matt step into the role opposite her. Over the course of a long night wandering their small town, the two examine their futures and unearth surprises from their past.

Supporting cast includes Daveed Diggs (Hamilton), Jeffrey Self (Search Party), Kim Shaw (You!), Leonardo Nam (Westworld), and William Atticus Parker (Atrabilious). Producers included Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass, Mel Eslyn, and Shuli Harel for Duplass Brothers Productions, as well as Aselton and Mary Budd.

Your browser does not support the video tag. Tribeca Film Festival showcases high-quality indie short films, including Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton's Oh, Christmas Tree. The short packs an emotional punch in 11 minutes, exploring a poignant story about mental health and family dynamics. Directing a short film in one day was a special experience for Ora Duplass, whose film debut emphasizes the power of storytelling over big budgets.

Tribeca Film Festival may be known for its feature-length movie offerings, but it is also a great place for high-quality indie short films. Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton recently premiered their new project Oh, Christmas Tree there, which also served as their daughter Ora Duplass' onscreen debut. Directed by Aselton from a screenplay by the elder Duplass, the short manages to pack an emotional punch in a mere 11 minutes.

Oh, Christmas Tree follows 16-year-old Claire (played by Ora) and her father...