HOW TO
CHOOSE
A WIFE
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A documentary revealing the science behind the male brain and lasting love.
Synopsis
Synopsis
How do men choose partners and successfully commit to lasting relationships?
Follow one man's journey as he wakes up to yet another failed relationship and commits to a radical self-experiment, testing all forms of 'alternative relationships' in the hopes of finding lasting happiness.
As the story unfolds, we unpack the science behind how men form and maintain lasting romantic relationships through in-depth interviews with leading experts in neuroscience, psychology, and relationships.
Format
Format
Duration: 90-100 minutes
Language: English
Narrative shooting locations: Lisbon, Portugal/Southern Portugal
Expert interviews: On location per interviewee
Expert Interviews (to be confirmed)
Expert Interviews (to be confirmed)
Esther Perel
Esther Perel
Renowned psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today's most insightful and original voices on modern relationships.
Dr. Louann Brizendine
Dr. Louann Brizendine
Harvard-trained American Neuropsychiatrist who revealed the neuroscience of the sexes and how we mate. Her books, The Male Brain and The Female Brain, have become bestsellers.
John Wineland
John Wineland
Acclaimed author, speaker, and teacher of embodied leadership and sacred intimacy. John's transformational men's work has resonated globally with a new generation of men.
Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert
Best known for the global bestselling phenomenon Eat, Pray, Love. Her follow-up book, Committed, has fascinated readers on the hard truths of compatibility and fidelity in a marriage.
Dr. David Buss
Dr. David Buss
Credited as one of the founders of evolutionary psychology, David's primary research focus has been on the strategies of human mating. He is most well-known for his studies around mate selection, tactics of mate attraction, and mating emotions.
Dr. Robert Glover
Dr. Robert Glover
Therapist, coach, and author of the groundbreaking book No More Mr. Nice Guy. Dr. Glover has over 30 years of experience helping men get what they want in relationships, sex, and life.
Narrative Storyline
Narrative Storyline
At 40, Mark confronts the aftermath of another failed romantic relationship.
Originally from London, he moved to Lisbon a year ago to escape the UK weather.
He's cast for a Dating Show where a small documentary crew follows his dating life in the city.
Things change when he attends a Men's Retreat where a charismatic 'Guru' challenges him to abandon monogamy and explore alternative forms of relationships.
The documentary crew continues to follow his journey as he sets out to become the 'tantric-ultra man'.
Casting
Casting
Casting will take place in Lisbon for the two main characters who'll undertake the exploratory journey.
Mark
Mark
Male, +/-40 years old
Native English speaker. Ideally British
Quirky/sardonic but charismatic/lovable
Struggling to find a long-term partner and own masculinity
Willing to journey deep into the new world
Men's Guru
Male, +/-50 years old
Exotic, salt-and-pepper, mystic type
Eloquent and knowledgeable about men's work, tantra, shamanism, and spiritual psychology
Potential narcissistic tendencies
Production Schedule
Production Schedule
Phase One
Phase One
Expert Interviews
June - July 2025
Phase Two
Phase Two
Narrative Filming
August - September 2025
Phase Three
Phase Three
Editing
October - November 2025
Team
Team
Chad Turner
Chad Turner
Creator/Producer
Lifelong creative entrepreneur, world-traveler, and student of self-understanding. Chad is motivated to unpack this complex topic with the hope of helping millions of men better navigate themselves and succeed in fulfilling lasting relationships.
Lisa Mazzotta
Lisa Mazzotta
Producer
Lisa is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning film and television producer celebrated for her dedication to impactful and socially conscious storytelling. Her diverse body of work has garnered recognition from esteemed institutions such as BAFTA, Sundance, and the Television Academy.
Marcus McDougald
Marcus McDougald
Producer
Marcus is a multidisciplinary creative and award-winning documentarian whose work explores identity, culture, and creativity. His projects are immersive reflections of the human condition - crafted to connect people to purpose and serve as mirrors for self-discovery.
Nick Szymczak
Nick Szymczak
Cinematographer
Nick's diverse background in fiction filmmaking brings the visual language and emotional depth of scripted cinema into the documentary space. This will be his fourth feature documentary. Previous works have been selected for several film festivals and are available on Gaia.com and Amazon.
Distribution
Distribution
The documentary will be submitted to major film festivals and actively positioned for acquisition by one of the leading streaming platforms.
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