A 10 Ev Production
Directed by Arpège Lundyn
DESERVE (2023)
“Deserve” follows the story of a career driven woman who collides with her triggers as she and her partner begin to unravel the value of their relationship.“Deserve” was created to relate to those who live in the resistance of surrendering. Surrendering to being seen, and surrendering to the effects of truly honoring yourself. The intention for this film was to put a voice to our most vulnerable thoughts and bring beauty into allowing that vulnerability to be seen.
MEET THE TEAM
ARPÈGE LUNDYN
Director
Born and Raised in South Central Los Angeles, CA, Arpège Lundyn's mission is to be a constant student of the arts through sharing her passions as a positive influence on the world. A professional dancer, Arpège graduated from the Alonzo King LINES Ballet BFA-she also received her B.A. in Psychology. As a professional dancer, Arpège has performed at the BET Awards, multiple music videos, and has appeared in multiple TV/Film projects. Deserve marks Arpège’s directorial debut within the film industry.
MALAIYE
Producer Writer Editor Lead
Malaiye is an Entertainer and Entrepreneur who has experience in various industries from Marketing, Entertainment, and Nonprofits that are dedicated to uplifting the youth in her hometown of South Central Los Angeles, California. In the current year of 2023, Malaiye is an editor for the film, “Black Terror '' which has gone to screen at the Pavillon African: Cannes Film Festival, Essence Film Festival, and Newark Black Film Festival. Deserve is 10 Ev’s first production in the film industry.
OMAR COOK
Lead
Omar Cook is an award winning filmmaker and actor hailing from Riverside, CA. Omar was a former professional football player before pursuing a career in acting. Omar wrote, directed, and starred in the feature film, "LA Undercover" as well as award winning short films, "Coke Boys", "SKANDALOUZ" and "Deadly Thoughts" where he received multiple awards for Best Short Film, Best Actor, Best Debut Filmmaker and Best Drama Film.