Lucy Schulman
Ellie Sachs wears all the hats in her Tribeca 2026 film Lucy Schulman. The film follows a woman’s boy-crazy tendencies as they guide her life choices, and not for the better.
David Cross plays Lucy’s adorably kind father, Peter. Sachs and Cross share a chemistry that is cinematic magic. Their deliciously codependent relationship is like a warm hug of happy memories.
Lucy’s all-in approach to her love life slowly proves detrimental to her work and friendships, and eventually her partners. Her romantic hyperfocus becomes all-consuming, and little by little she chips away at every other relationship. Sometimes it takes everything falling apart to figure out how to get your shit together.
Sachs leans into cringe comedy in the best way possible. Genuinely weird and embarrassingly hopeful characters are insanely lovable, and Sachs understands that. Lucy is equal parts awkward, authentic, and a people pleaser.
As writer, director, and star, Sachs plays the titular role with an ease we love to see. You cannot help but draw comparisons to Lena Dunham in Girls, which is a total compliment.
I adored Proof of Concept, so it’s no surprise I vibed with Lucy Schulman. Did it bring back all my 20s New York single girl spookies? Yes, but that’s the point. Lucy Schulman is a breezy, relatable, quarter-life-crisis (plus) coming-of-age. Sachs has a genuine feature future.
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