"The Greatest Road Trips Are The Ones That Bring You Home"

The Synopsis

Two friends set out on a 12,000-mile road trip across America in search of freedom and adventure, only to find their journey take a profound spiritual turn as the moving stories of the people they meet lead them to a deeper discovery about themselves.

The Story

UNDERDOG: An Americana Love Story

Nicholas and Zane (George), two longtime friends and filmmakers, are thrilled when they receive an unexpected nomination for a prestigious film award in Raleigh, North Carolina. Eager to celebrate and with the promise of a few days of relaxation, they decide to make the most of it by setting out on a small road trip. What starts as a brief detour soon spirals into an unexpected epic adventure that spans 12,000 miles, 22 states, and stretches over an entire month.

As they drive across America, from town to town and city to city, Nicholas and Zane encounter a diverse array of people whose lives, struggles, and dreams leave a profound impact on them. Each person they meet leaves an indelible mark on their hearts, offering lessons on resilience, love, sacrifice, and the surprising ways in which people find meaning in their lives.

Underdog is a heartwarming story about friendship, self-realization, and the beautiful mess of being human. Through their adventure, Nicholas and Zane discover that the real prize was not the award they initially set out for, but the deeper understanding of who they are, and what truly makes humanity function: love, empathy, and the bonds that tie us all together.

The Roadtrippers

Zane

Zane is a Canadian singer/songwriter and has released two musical albums and multiple singles. He is also a professional photographer, filmmaker, video editor, and audio producer and sound mixer. With a passion for music, film and photography at an early age, Zane has been pursuing his love of combining visuals and sounds to create new moods and new experiences.

His films have received over 160 awards, nominations, and selections internationally with his latest, "Je" and "Salvation", having won 52 awards and 25 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Short Film, and Best Cinematography among other categories.

Nicholas B. York

Nicholas B. York is a published writer of poems, and short stories. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Honors English Literature with a minor in Art History from Concordia University. He also studied acting at the Vancouver Film School, Gastown Actor's Studio and Montreal's Acting Studio and has appeared in dozens of films. He has also written plays and screenplays.

He has completed two feature films and now continues to make short films, video poetry, and various forms of art. His most recent video poem, "Uprooted" , earned him the Best Video Performance award at the Raleigh Film and Art Festival, the most prestigious and largest festival in North Carolina.