“50 Faking Fabulous” follows the turbulent, heartfelt journey of Flick Forest as she stands on the brink of turning fifty, forced to confront the past she has long tried to outrun.
The story opens with a powerful flashback: 17-year-old Flick, pregnant and abandoned by her cold, status-obsessed parents, faces rejection and isolation. This formative heartbreak plants the seeds of the resilience—and emotional scars—that will define her adult life.
Thirty-two years later, Flick is a successful but emotionally guarded 39-year-old designer preparing for her milestone birthday. Her carefully curated world begins to fracture when her daughter, Clare, is devastated by her boyfriend Paul’s betrayal. As Flick comforts her, Clare’s pain mirrors Flick’s own unresolved history with love and trust. Beneath the polished exterior of professional success lies a woman still grappling with abandonment, failed relationships, and the weight of unresolved trauma.
When a series of setbacks—including a rejected loan application, a financial scam, and a growing reliance on alcohol—threaten everything she has built, Flick’s determination to reclaim control intensifies. Throughout her journey, the mystical Chrystalites act as ethereal commentators, blending whimsy with wisdom as they highlight her strength in the face of chaos. Flick’s bond with Clare deepens, and her loyal assistant Gregg becomes an unexpected pillar of support, as themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of motherhood unfold.
The emotional stakes rise when Blake, a musician from Flick’s past, reappears. Long-buried truths surface, including the revelation that Clare is his daughter. Old wounds reopen as Flick navigates professional collapse, romantic turmoil, and mounting personal obligations. A spiral of impulsive decisions culminates in her arrest, forcing her to confront the consequences of her actions and take responsibility for her choices.
On her 50th birthday, Flick reaches a turning point. Choosing vulnerability over fear, she accepts Blake’s marriage proposal, supported by Clare and her friends. Their wedding day, however, is anything but simple. Blake’s manipulative manager, Ray, attempts to sabotage their happiness, leading to a dramatic public showdown. Yet love prevails, and Flick and Blake reaffirm their commitment despite the noise of outside interference.
The narrative’s final act centers on Flick’s legal battle against Zepol, a corrupt businessman who defrauded her and exploited workers. In court, Flick stands firm, fighting not just for compensation but for justice and integrity. Her victory marks a profound transformation—personally and professionally.
The story concludes in celebration. Flick’s newly opened store symbolizes renewal and hard-earned triumph. Surrounded by friends, family, and community, she embraces fifty not as a crisis, but as a rebirth. Music, humour, and heart carry the finale, reinforcing the message that authenticity is the ultimate success.
Blending emotional depth with uplifting musical energy, “50 Faking Fabulous” is a story about confronting the past, reclaiming power, and discovering that life’s most radiant chapter can begin at fifty.
| Form: | Feature Film |
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| Genre: | Musical Romantic Drama |
| Format: | Digital |
| Shoot Locations: | London |
| Similar Titles: | The Great Gatsby (2013), The Devil Wears Prada |
| One Liner: | 4 weeks to her 50th birthday, a top designer’s lustrous life loses its shine as she hides the decline of her fashion business which is headed for bankruptcy. |
| Principal: |
Chrystal Rose (Writer, Producer/Director) |
Vision Statement
By WRITER / PRODUCER / DIRECTOR – CHRYSTAL ROSE
50 Faking Fabulous follows the fortunes of FLICK FOREST, a one-woman success story. Having lost the love of her life, thrown out by her parents at 17 and forced to make it on her own, Flick’s determined to have a successful career. But when you are told that you are a failure by the people who nurture you, words have a tendency to be subliminally absorbed. Flick struggles not to fail, which would result in her father’s prophesy that she’ll be a failure at 30, coming true.
SYNOPSIS
FLICK FOREST effuses success, lives in a palatial house, drives a top of the range car, has a seemingly lucrative business. Beneath her conjured-up smiles and power suits, is a lonely fashion designer and single mum, whose life’s aim is to open a fashion store and avert her father’s prediction, that she will be a failure at 50, coming true. For the most part Flick’s Mum, Dad and The Chrystalites, Flick’s nagging conscience, reminiscent of 60’s soul singers in glitzy body-hugging dresses, are animated. 4 weeks to her 50th birthday, Flick hits major obstacles when her bank manager says ‘no’ to more loans and a shoe factory owner blunders her large order, stealing £150,000 from her. Estranged for 33 years from BLAKE, a washed-up rock star and father to Flick’s daughter, CLARE, Blake returns from living in LA for a comeback London gig. A DNA test years ago, organised by Blake’s manager, RAY, shows negative, but Blake suspects otherwise, unaware Ray is behind his split from Flick. Flick finds herself in a love-square with Blake, Clare and PRESTON, a male escort Flick hires to hide her single status. This causes fireworks in the relationship with mother/daughter which is already strained. Flick battles to retrieve her money, repair her bond with Clare and finally marries the man she has never stopped loving, just able to avert her dad’s prediction coming true. In a fusion of live action and CGI animation, 50 Faking Fabulous dramatically shows that true love never dies.
TONE
The film’s tone is celebratory, modern and uniquely British. Were submerged and captured by the poignant lyrics and magical melodies of original songs and animated characters among live action. Ultimately, Flick’s extraordinary journey leads to a profound and universal message:
CHARACTER ARC
From ‘Miss Independent’, Flick realises however strong and capable she is, we are all better / stronger with help and should always make room in our hearts for love.
CAST
FLICK FOREST
Black woman, late 40s, 5’7″. She has a regal posture but often carries tension in her shoulders. Her face is striking, with high cheekbones, warm brown eyes, and full lips that she often paints with bold red or berry lipstick. Her hair is a sophisticated, precision-cut bob, currently with a few defiant grey strands she plucks. She dresses in expensive, sharp power suits or elegant dresses, using fashion as armour. Her most distinctive feature is a delicate gold chain necklace she constantly touches when anxious. Her demeanour shifts from a polished, controlled facade to raw, vulnerable exhaustion when alone.
Clare Forest
Biracial woman (Black/White), 33, 5’6″. She is a natural beauty, often with minimal makeup, inheriting her mother’s bone structure and her father’s bright blue eyes—a striking combination. Her long, curly hair is often tied back in a messy bun. She dresses in comfortable, trendy casual wear—jeans, sweaters, boots. She is often seen looking at her phone, a symbol of her search for connection. Her expression is intelligent and often sceptical, with a vulnerability around her eyes that she tries to hide with sarcasm or deflection.
Blake Le Gold
Biracial woman (Black/White), 33, 5’6″. She is a natural beauty, often with minimal makeup, inheriting her mother’s bone structure and her father’s bright blue eyes—a striking combination. Her long, curly hair is often tied back in a messy bun. She dresses in comfortable, trendy casual wear—jeans, sweaters, boots. She is often seen looking at her phone, a symbol of her search for connection. Her expression is intelligent and often sceptical, with a vulnerability around her eyes that she tries to hide with sarcasm or deflection.
Ray
White American man, 70, short and rotund. He has a ruddy complexion, thinning grey hair slicked back, and small, shrewd eyes that are constantly calculating. He is almost always seen in an expensive but slightly garish tracksuit or loud shirt, with heavy gold jewellery. He has a large, ostentatious tattoo of Blake’s name on his forearm. His posture is aggressive and invasive, constantly in others’ personal space. He sniffs frequently, a subtle hint at his cocaine habit. He exudes a chaotic, manipulative energy, always moving, always scheming.
AWARD WINNING WRITER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
Chrystal Rose
In 1984 Chrystal won 3rd place in a Channel 4 screenplay writing competition with her original psychological thriller script, “The Fine Edge of Friendship”.
Chrystal’s first novel, “What a Bitch”, was published in 1996 by Fourth Estate.
Her background is in television where she worked as a Producer and TV Presenter. In 1990 Chrystal funded her own pilots and created a talk show commissioned and aired on Carlton TV. “The Chrystal Show” ran for four series alongside “Chrystal’s Style Guide”.
Chrystal was a Director of Spotlight Promotions, producing and directing major public social events, exhibitions, concerts and managed budgets upwards of £500,000, writing business plans and forecasts. She has owned a clothing boutique in Central London and has a line of clothes and accessories on her own label.
Chrystal has written the novel, “50 Faking Fabulous” and the book, “How To Make A Film”, which follows her progress of getting “50 Faking Fabulous” from novel to the big screen.
She has headed negotiations in licensing agreements with British and American companies. A board game that Chrystal devised and designed, “Flash & Furious”, retails in stores throughout the US, including Target.
Chrystal wrote the lyrics for the original songs on the soundtrack for “50 Faking Fabulous”.
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