There's a saying that timing is everything.

In the summer of 2026, I traveled to Europe and saw a total solar eclipse in Segovia, Spain. For a fleeting moment, the sun, moon, and Earth were perfectly aligned. It was extraordinary. I remember standing there in awe with goosebumps, knowing that this moment was only possible because all three celestial bodies happened to be in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. And then, just like that, it was over.

I don't think I've ever been more present in my life than I was during those 59 seconds.

I've come to think that relationships work in much the same way. Loving the right person at the wrong time is still the wrong person. But when the timing is right and the stars align, there's something magical about being on the same wavelength with someone. The mutual energy is explosive, thrilling, and euphoric.

Sometimes the planets and stars align only for a few minutes with a stranger at a music festival. Sometimes it's five years of building a home together before realizing you're no longer meant to share it. And sometimes it's 35 years of loving someone before losing them to colon cancer.

As I get older, I'm constantly reminded that nothing lasts forever. People come into our lives, relationships evolve, feelings change, and sometimes people leave before we're ready to let them go. And the farther up the high takes us, the harder the fall.

But I don't think people should be scared of the crash. To have loved someone, to have shared something beautiful, and to have been fully present for those moments, however brief, makes life worth living. Yes, the heartbreak is absolutely miserable, but it's a price worth paying for having experienced something wonderful in the first place.

All of these feelings, lessons, and stories inspired me to create Boyfriend for the Weekend. The script took me two years to write and after inspiration from my European holiday, I finally finished it and felt happy with the story I wanted to tell. It's a deeply personal project from multiple experiences and stories, and one I'm incredibly proud to share with the world.

On the surface, it's a story about a married couple, Kit and Hunter, whose lives become intertwined with Austin, Kit’s former university classmate, over the course of a weekend. I used the topic of polyamory to hook the viewer in before diving deeper into a story about timing, longing, and seizing second chances before they slip away. It's also about accepting that not every meaningful connection is meant to last forever, and that something beautiful can come from a relationship even when it doesn't turn out the way we hoped.

I want to thank my husband, Kevin Tan, for encouraging me to take this leap and make the film. And to Howard Roffman, thank you for reading all 18 drafts with your loving candor and brutal honesty.

I can’t wait for the film to be completed. If there's one thing I hope the viewer takes away from Boyfriend for the Weekend, it's to enjoy every minute of life. So seize the moment and introduce yourself to that guy you find cute. Tell someone how much they mean to you. Take the trip you've been putting off. If there’s something that you really want, shoot your shot and find your answer. The opportunity might not come again for another 100 years.