Lovable young film student Nadia Klempner has one very quirky habit: she sees her life through the lens of the classic films her family loves so much. Unable to afford her dream college, USC, Nadia is forced to stay in her hometown of East Dubuque, Illinois, and try to realize her big Hollywood dreams at a small-town community college. Nadia's older sister and mentor, Alex, has recently come home from a stalled attempt at acting in LA. Their parents, Kurt and Maria, own a local cinema that's hanging on for dear life. And Riley, her new best friend, becomes her muse and creative partner as they help each other find the next rung on the unsteady ladder of success.