Accelerated
hearts
A QUEER ROMANCE THRILLER
CREATED BY WERO RODOWICZ
"Accelerated Hearts" is a riveting tale of love, risk, and redemption set against the luxurious backdrops of RACING Monaco and TECH Miami. The story centers around Blake and Camilla, two SUCCESSFUL and complex women whose paths intertwine in loving, challenging and transformative ways.
ACCELERATED HEARTS 2024
CREATED BY WERO RODOWICZ
ACCELERATED HEARTS 2024
CREATED BY WERO RODOWICZ
BLAKE
Blake, a bisexual motorbike racer from Los Angeles, resides in Monaco to pursue her dreams of racing glory. Balancing her passions for acting and content creation, she yearns for a deeper connection amidst the opulence and adrenaline of her high-stakes world.
CAMILLA
Camilla, a sophisticated and enigmatic lesbian. She is a German, Miami-based privacy specialist for celebrities, adept at shielding high-profile clients from the public eye. She just retired to live life for the first time after years of hustling. Her confident facade masks a longing for genuine love and connection, which she unexpectedly discovers in Blake.
ACCELERATED HEARTS 2024
CREATED BY WERO RODOWICZ
The Plot
ACCELERATED HEARTS
ACCELERATED HEARTS 2024
CREATED BY WERO RODOWICZ
The worlds of two successful women collide when Camilla ( 35 ) attends a prestigious race in Monaco, where Blake ( 27 ) is competing as a motorbike racer. A devastating accident during the competition leads to Blake's disqualification and catches Camilla's attention. Seizing the opportunity to help, Camilla offers her the chance to recover in her luxurious Miami home. Blake, who just had a difficult break-up which made her leave her previous home and move into a hotel, decides to take the offer. She is preparing for a massive race in the next months and Camilla seems fascinating anyway, a bit like someone Blake would like to become one day.
However, their newfound calm among spa days, luxuries, and teaching Camilla how to race bikes does have one flaw. The magic beginnings of their love are marred by Camilla's insistent suggestions of involving another man in their intimate moments ‘only due to Blake’s bisexuality’, leading to a heated argument. Devastated and confused, Blake flees to a local strip club, where she becomes embroiled in a violent altercation with a well-known actor, resulting in his accidental death.
Blake, guilt-ridden but absolved of legal wrongdoing, agrees to let Camilla devise a plan to anonymize the incident and shield her from public scrutiny. Their young love, once fractured, begins to heal as they confront their deepest fears and insecurities. It turns out that Camilla was dating another billionaire like herself but male, yet in the light of their crisis stops seeing him and focuses on Blake.
As Blake recovers and prepares for the biggest race of her career - the first edition of the FIM Women's Motorcycle Racing World Championship, Camilla's feelings for her deepen, taking her by surprise. Blake, too, recognizes the profound connection they share, solidifying their commitment to each other. As they start preparing to leave for Spain, Camilla secretly convinces a Tech Colleague to sponsor Blake and help her out financially this way.
In the gripping finale, while traveling to Spain, a conflict arises - the tech company behind Blake’s sponsorship only pumps money into her in order to promote their product to women worldwide - an app that alternates pictures and videos to match mainstream beauty standards. Blake declines and accepts sponsorship from her ex-partner’s brand. Camilla orchestrates a daring public declaration of love during a pivotal moment in Blake's racing career, symbolizing her personal growth and willingness to embrace vulnerability going against her fear of being in the public eye. Moved by Camilla's grand gesture, Blake decides to come clean about her involvement in the tragic strip club incident, ready to face the consequences and prove her innocence in court.
Despite the legal challenges ahead, Blake's triumph on the racetrack strengthens her resolve to confront her past and move forward with integrity. Camilla, inspired by Blake's courage, publicly announces their romantic relationship, fueling a media frenzy but ultimately affirming their love and commitment to each other.
"Accelerated Hearts" is a thrilling romance that combines high-stakes action, emotional vulnerability, and the transformative power of love against the exhilarating backdrop of the motorbike racing world.
ACCELERATED HEARTS 2024
CREATED BY WERO RODOWICZ
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“"Accelerated Hearts" is significant in today's landscape due to its female-centric narrative that challenges the longstanding issue of women being sexualized in connection to any vehicle, be it car, motorbike or even rollerskates. The film presents vulnerable female characters who defy stereotypes, creating an authentic representation of women in motorbike racing as well as high-end tech.
By emphasizing the importance of women supporting each other, the story highlights the need for consent and communication in relationships. This powerful and timely narrative fosters a more inclusive and equitable environment within the racing world, paving the way for diverse and empowering stories. In addition it is not a story of coming out but becoming. In the end it doesn’t really matter what gender or orientation the main characters have. It matters that they support each other in becoming themselves”
– Film producer
ACCELERATED HEARTS 2024
CREATED BY WERO RODOWICZ
ACCELERATED HEARTS 2024
CREATED BY WERO RODOWICZ
DIRECTORS
STATEMENT
The concept for "Accelerated Hearts" emerged from my personal journey, born out of an intense romantic experience in Miami. My aim is to craft a narrative that delves into the complexities of two women meeting during challenging times, navigating the realms of attraction, self-discovery, and the pursuit of trust and belonging in an often-twisted modern world.
This is not merely a story about being gay or coming out; it transcends labels, focusing on the universal human quest for comfort, understanding, and connection. By infusing elements of crime and racing, I strive to create an exhilarating and multidimensional story that captivates audiences while exploring the depths of human emotions and relationships. Anonymity, career over health and private life, being a successful woman, dropping everything for love, defending yourself, chasing a dream, doing several things in life instead of choosing one, and navigating love. I want to talk about all that and more.
A significant part of my vision for "Accelerated Hearts" is to delve into the enthralling world of Monaco—a hub for exceptional athletes—and transform it from the typical male gaze to a female-centric perspective. Through this, I aspire to create a poetic and mesmerizing journey where viewers are not only entertained by the thrilling elements but also deeply moved by the diverse spectrum of emotions that unfold within this extraordinary setting. But also to show a powerful woman running a mega-successful tech company in Miami. I want to see how they can stay vulnerable, and grounded, how they can create magic in their connection and conquer a world that is not ready for their power. Two main characters inspired by Jordan Rand and one very special person I’ve met in Miami are going to take viewers on a relatable journey making them feel as if ‘The L Word’, ‘American Psycho’ and ‘Basic Instinct’ melted into one immersive lesbian vision.
With this film, I intend to foster empathy and understanding for the universal challenges faced by individuals in their search for love, acceptance, and a sense of belonging. By blending the beauty and intensity of Monaco's racing culture, Miami’s tech and party scene with a heartfelt love story, I believe "Accelerated Hearts" will resonate with a wide audience and inspire a deeper appreciation for the complexities of human connection and female perspectives onto the mad world we live in.
ACCELERATED HEARTS 2024
CREATED BY WERO RODOWICZ
Thank you
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ACCELERATED HEARTS 2024
CREATED BY WERO RODOWICZ