Dolly’s Diner

Inspired by a visit to the Amy Winehouse exhibition in London, a series idea took root. In Amy’s private journal, a teenage dream of hers surfaced – to own a 1950s-style diner reminiscent of the one in American Graffiti, which she’d have named Dolly’s Diner.

Meet Irene, a character whose Hollywood journey spins a sadly conventional tale. She came to Hollywood for a fresh start and success but ended up waitressing in a local diner. She soon realized that the journey wasn’t lonely. Her past, struggles, and pain are always there. Before she knew it, she was back where she started, stuck in a life she didn’t want.

This series talks about the Hollywood dream, shedding light on the place where dreams often break. In an industry run by men, it shows the challenges faced by those who dare to dream.

Dolly’s Diner also speaks out against the prevalence of sexual abuse, widely known in the film industry. Hollywoodland, the place where dreams are made and broken, works as a metaphor for the difficulties that women still face in our modern world.