Mother’s Helper: A Portrait of Chaos and Desire

Production Details

Title: Mother’s Helper
Format: Feature Film
Filming Dates: January 13 – February 11, 2026
Filming Location: Atlanta
Producer: Aaron Ryder, Andrew Swett, Rachel Rubin
Writer/Director: Bridget Moloney
LP/PM: Jennifer Radzikowski
1AD: Katye Kalivoda
CD: Amanda Lenker Doyle, Erica S. Bream
Synopsis: Overwhelmed by a sea of housework, daily minutiae and the never-ending pressure of raising two little girls, Nina struggles with a workaholic husband, Rob, two small daughters (Marlo and Harper) and her own neglected painting career. When she and her husband decide to get her help in the form of a nanny, Nina hires Lucas, a talented guitarist and all-round good guy. Lucas immediately makes Nina’s life easier, taking great care of the kids, the housework and even redesigning her art studio. But when their inevitable mutual attraction becomes an affair, Lucas proves himself to have reserves of darkness and obsession as he relentlessly tries to insert himself into Nina’s life to “help her”.

Production Companies

Company Name: Ryder Picture Company (rpc)
rachel@ryderpictureco.com

Mental Load, LLC
rachel@ryderpictureco.com

Media Rights Capital (mrc)
100 N. Crescent Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

310-786-1600
recruiter@mrcstudios.com

About Mother’s Helper

Mother’s Helper is a feature film that explores the complexities of family life and personal fulfillment. Nina, a mother of two, finds herself overwhelmed with the responsibilities of raising her daughters and managing a household while juggling her own artistic ambitions. In search of relief, she hires Lucas, a nanny whose initial charm quickly complicates her life. As Lucas integrates into Nina’s family, his assistance goes beyond childcare and household tasks. Their bond deepens, ultimately leading to an affair that brings unexpected consequences. The film navigates the themes of trust, desire, and the impact of choices made in pursuit of balance, revealing the challenges of maintaining personal identity amidst caregiving demands.

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