'Ava and the Boy She Loved' in production at Emperium Stuidos

emperium365
Sep 15
2 min read

Updated: Sep 18

Emperium Studios returns with a new original psychological thriller filmed in Columbus, Ohio.

The Story

Ava and the Boy She Loved explores the fragile line between memory and reality. At the heart of the story is Ava, a woman navigating grief, guilt, and love in ways that force her, and the audience, to question what’s real and what’s imagined.

Without revealing too much, the film centers on Ava’s unraveling journey through relationships past and present, as secrets, betrayals, and blurred truths rise to the surface. It’s a story about love, loss, and the haunting ways our minds try to protect us.

Meet the Key Characters

Ava play be Vivica Cartier– The soul of the film. Complex, fragile, and resilient as she wrestles with memory and truth.
Jared played by Tarik Woods– Ava’s husband, whose presence lingers long after tragedy.
Malik played by Veon Selman– A charismatic and enigmatic figure in Ava’s story, both comforting and unsettling.
Gabby played by Brianna Farris– A mirror of desire, doubt, and what Ava fears losing most.
The Detective played by Dom Campbell– Sharp, methodical, and committed to uncovering the truth — no matter how deep it lies.

From the Director, Writer, Producer

“This project is deeply personal for us at Emperium Studios. We wanted to create a story that isn’t just about thrills or suspense, but about people, how grief reshapes us, how memory betrays us, and how love can haunt us long after it’s gone. Ava and the Boy She Loved is about the parts of ourselves we hide, and what happens when those hidden parts finally demand to be seen.” - Dom Campbell