TECHNICAL:
EPISODIC
Working Title: The Party
Estimated Duration: 30 minutes
Genre: Drama/Black Comedy
Country of Origin: Puerto Rico / United States
Language: English
Creative Team:
Screenwriter/Director/Producer/: Bernice González Bofill
Total Estimated Budget: $3-$10M US
Current Project Status: Development.
LOGLINE:
A free-spirited DJ unexpectedly becomes a presidential candidate after her song goes viral, forcing her to navigate
between her artistic authenticity and the pressures of mainstream politics while maintaining her close friendship with
her best friend
SYNOPSIS:
The story follows Kitty Dust, a talented and charismatic DJ in her mid-20s, whose life takes an unexpected turn when
her song "Vote for Me for President" becomes a viral sensation. After completing a successful world tour with her best
friend Johana, Kitty returns home only to discover that she's become an unexpected presidential candidate through
write-in votes. Initially resistant to the idea, Kitty faces pressure from her manager Alex and a group of influential
art collectors who want to support her campaign. Despite her reluctance, Kitty eventually decides to embrace the
nomination, delivering a speech at an abandoned amusement park. However, her lack of political experience becomes
evident during the press conference, culminating in an embarrassing moment where she gets overwhelmed and throws up in
front of the cameras. The pilot establishes Kitty's journey from being a free-spirited DJ to an unlikely political
figure, setting up the conflict between her artistic identity and the demands of the political world.
DIRECTORS STATEMENT
The Party is a fever dream of youth, fame, and unexpected power. At its heart is Kitty Dust—a magnetic, rebellious DJ who never asked to be taken seriously, let alone run for president. Her rise from underground icon to viral political figure is absurd, thrilling, and painfully real.
This series was born from a question I kept turning over in my mind: What happens when the people who shape culture are asked to govern it? In an age when influence often trumps ideology, Kitty’s accidental candidacy forces her—and us—to confront the cost of visibility, the meaning of leadership, and whether authenticity can survive in spaces built to erase it.
Stylistically, the show dances between the glitter of rave culture and the cold machinery of power. Think smoke machines and strobe lights crashing into press conferences and backroom deals. The tone is irreverent but deeply human. Kitty isn’t just a meme or a joke—she’s a young woman trying to stay true to herself in a world that commodifies everything she touches.
This story also lives in the tension between love and ambition. Kitty’s relationship with Johana, her best friend and partner, grounds her when the world tries to remake her. I wanted to explore how friendship and chosen family can be a form of resistance—especially for women and queer people navigating public scrutiny.
At its core, The Party is a satire, but it’s also a love letter to those who never saw themselves in politics, yet still dream of change. Kitty Dust doesn’t have the answers—but she has the beat, the crowd, and a mic. And sometimes, that’s where revolutions begin.