Third Rate Romance (short film)

Third Rate Romance

Third Rate Romance is a short film starring Emma and Alden Hartsook. The film is seven minutes long and can be viewed on YouTube. It was directed by Chase Hartsook, and this film was submitted to the Secret City Film Festival, and won best film by a 12-year-old, and got the only standing ovation of the night.

Plot The film opens on the leading actress Emma as she is getting ready for her date. She goes in the bathroom and changes, coming out feeling refreshed. We then meet the leading actor Alden. We see by the background scenery that he is somewhat a jerk. Emma calls him furiously and complains that he is late for their date. Finally, a car pulls up at the front of the house. She gets in, revealing Alden was driving the car. They argue were to eat and finally agree on a place. They pull up and go inside. They argue again about where to sit, and finally, Alden talks Emma into sitting at the bar. They order their drink, but Alden leaves to use the restroom. While he is gone, the bartender (played by Natalie Canerday) notices that something is troubling Emma. They talk as Emma reveals that she does not like the jerk she is stuck with. The bartender gives her advice to leave him and find another person who would treat her better. She takes her advice and leaves. Alden, only to come back to find she's gone, runs after her, but she's already left.

Alden then goes to her house. She gets her attention by throwing rocks at her window. She answers as they once again argue. Alden finally admits that he loves her and asks her to marry her. She thinks about it and agrees.

The film closes as the two walk off into an open field holding hands, as the credits end the film.