The higher you climb, the darker it gets.

HIGHER

A disillusioned seeker blackmails her fraudulent guru into building a fake spiritual empire, only to infiltrate a global cult and confront the high cost of ambition—and the blurred line between magic and manipulation.

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synopsis

When Matty suspects that her longtime guru, Erica, has been conning her—and thousands of others—into believing in magical healing, she makes a ruthless decision: if enlightenment is a scam, she wants in on the profit. Determined to surpass Erica’s status as a high-profile spiritual influencer, Matty dives headfirst into the business of faith, where power is currency, belief is a product, and the most dangerous leaders are the ones who start believing their own lies.

why now?

Spiritual scams, self-help empires, and influencer culture dominate headlines. The appetite for stories about cults, con artists, and the blurred line between belief and exploitation has never been stronger (The Vow, Wild Wild Country, The Deep End). This series taps into the cultural obsession—delivering a fresh, comedic, female-driven perspective that audiences are hungry for.

tone & style

Irreverent. Seductive. Satirical.


Think Fleabag meets The Righteous Gemstones—a dark comedy that skewers the absurdity of wellness culture while revealing the aching vulnerability beneath. Visually sleek and mystical, with sharp comedic edge and emotional punch.

Format

Half-hour dark comedy

6–8 episodes per season

Serialized storytelling designed for premium cable / streaming platforms

investment opportunity

Currently in development. Open to early-stage investment and strategic partners for pilot production, packaging, and distribution. This is a ground-floor opportunity to support a bold, culturally resonant dark comedy with breakout potential.

*donations are tax deductible

  • Javier Molina

    DIRECTOR

    Javier Molina, Co-Artistic Director of The Actors Studio and lifetime member, is an award-winning director of Wonder (21 awards, HBO). With over 40 credits, he champions bold, diverse storytelling and has been recognized internationally for his groundbreaking work.

  • FIG CHILCOTT

    CREATOR, ACTOR

    Fig Chilcott is a writer, lead actor, and lifetime member of The Actors Studio. Her Off-Broadway work includes 72 Miles To Go, and she regularly crafts stories rooted in emotional truth and vulnerability. Her writing amplifies underheard voices and pulls no punches.

  • SAYRA PLAYER

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, ACTOR

    Sayra Player, lead actor and executive producer, brings stage, film, and TV acclaim to every project. A seasoned storyteller and performer, her work spans Sundance, SXSW, and international festivals, combining warm presence with strategic creative leadership.

  • FRANK SOLORZANO

    PRODUCER, ACTOR

    Francisco “Frank” Solorzano, Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director of Barefoot Theatre Company, is an award-winning writer, actor, and filmmaker. His stage adaptation of Dog Day Afternoon (World Premiere Off-Broadway) and diverse portfolio highlight his fearless voice and global acclaim.

  • NICK BASTA

    PRODUCER

    Nick Basta is a producer, writer, actor & educator. With recurring roles on Law & Order: CI & SVU, he also inspires the next generation as a theatre professor at UNC Wilmington. He holds an MFA from Harvard’s A.R.T. and brings both artistic rigor & industry know-how.