Above: Timothy Hines' The Wilde Girls. Photo courtesy Pendragon Pictures.
Timothy Hines, known for his daring blend of drama and history, has completed production on The Wilde Girls, a Depression-era survival comedy set in the pre-electrified Pacific Northwest. Filmed on location in Washington State, the film follows two pampered New York socialite teens thrust into the wild after losing their fortune in 1932.
Above: Timothy Hines' The Wilde Girls. Photo courtesy Pendragon Pictures.
Pendragon Pictures’ current plan is to distribute The Wilde Girls through Universal Pictures. Universaldistributed Pendragon’s last two films, 10 Days In A Madhouse and Tomorrow’s Today, and has great distribution in these changing precarious times. The film is also planned to be released through AMC Theatres March 28th, a collaboration that has proven successful in the past.
Above: Timothy Hines' The Wilde Girls. Photo courtesy Pendragon Pictures.
“We’re thrilled to bring The Wilde Girls to audiences,” says producer Susan Goforth. “AMC did a fantastic job distributing 10 Days In A Madhouse in 19 cities. AMC is one of the most innovative companies surviving with creative and unique ways of drawing audiences in the shifting marketplace today, and I’m confident this film will captivate audiences in a fresh, unexpected way this spring.”
In The Wilde Girls, Tinsley and Mattie Wilde, wealthy heiresses accustomed to luxury, are suddenly left penniless after their father’s death. With zero survival skills, the sisters are abandoned in the wilderness with a price on their heads to ensure they never return to high society. Their only hope for survival lies in an uneasy partnership with a reclusive mountain man, played by New York's favorite stand-up comic Teddy Smith.
Above: Timothy Hines' The Wilde Girls. Photo courtesy Pendragon Pictures.
Director Timothy Hines states, “These are the original Karens; two girls who don’t even dress themselves or know where their kitchen is and have no survival skills pitted against the wilderness.”
Above: Timothy Hines' The Wilde Girls. Photo courtesy Pendragon Pictures.
For Hines, The Wilde Girls isn’t just a comedic romp; it’s a deeply personal project. As a young man, Hines collected hundreds of hours of stories from survivors of the 1930s Depression, a period that has long fascinated the filmmaker. “I always intended to shape those incredible stories into a movie,” says Hines, who is best known for directing Tomorrow’s Today and 10 Days in a Madhouse. “Then one day, after seeing videos of entitled women dubbed ‘Karens,’ it sparked this idea: what if women like that were thrust into a real survival situation? How would they adapt? That’s when The Wilde Girls really took shape. Tinsley and Mattie are the original 'Karens'; clueless, demanding, and hilariously out of their element.”
Above: Timothy Hines' The Wilde Girls. Photo courtesy Pendragon Pictures.
Hines adds that the script practically wrote itself. “I didn’t write it as much as channel it. These characters took on lives of their own, and I couldn’t help but laugh out loud as they navigated their misadventures,” Hines explains. But while the film promises plenty of laughs, Hines notes the deeper undertones of grief and resilience that bubble beneath the surface, saying, “It’s a good story with real heart.”
Above: Timothy Hines' The Wilde Girls. Photo courtesy Pendragon Pictures.
The film, produced by Hines’ longtime collaborator Susan Goforth, brings together a dynamic cast led by Cali Scolari (daughter of Emmy winner Peter Scolari) and Lydia Pearl Pentz, alongside New York's favorite stand-up comic Teddy Smith. Goforth, who previously worked with Hines on 10 Days in a Madhouse and the critically acclaimed Tomorrow’s Today, is enthusiastic about the project. “We’ve had such incredible success with Tomorrow’s Today on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and TubiTV, and winning dozens of film festivals worldwide,” Goforth said.
Above: Timothy Hines' The Wilde Girls. Photo courtesy Pendragon Pictures.
“Reuniting with Timothy on The Wilde Girls and working with such strong talent as Cali, Lydia, and Teddy feels like magic. I think audiences are going to be captivated by this wild, hilarious, and unexpectedly emotional journey.”
With the backdrop of the Depression era, The Wilde Girls offers both a comedic twist and a rich historical setting. Hines’ personal connection to the period, combined with his penchant for turning real-world history into engaging cinema, sets high expectations for this unique film.
Above: Timothy Hines' The Wilde Girls. Photo courtesy Pendragon Pictures.
As production wraps, anticipation builds for the release of The Wilde Girls, which promises to deliver an entertaining blend of comedy, survival, and unexpected heart.
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