A FILM BY SPENCER COHEN

"My wife told me we were pregnant a month before I began
production on my first feature film, The Compatriots. We were so
excited but nervous as I had just quit my job to pursue my dreams.
We are a strong team and I knew that we would figure something
out. The appointment for the 12 week scan was the morning of a
night shoot on the film. We were in the doctors office during the
scan and the doctor paused... For a beat... We both knew that
something wasn't right. When she told us that there was no
heartbeat I must have disassociated from my body and I saw the
whole script right there.
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The process of making a child is beautiful but it also can by scary,
funny, and honestly awkward. I wanted to approach this subject in
a comedic light, similar to films like The Big Sick or 50/50. I want
the audience to laugh and occasionally cry along with Emily and
Ben as they go on this journey of starting their family. I hope that
by making this film I will be able to shed light on a topic that
deserves more conversation. Roughly 20% of pregnancy end in a
miscarriage and I want those couples to know that they aren't
alone."