HALCYON DAYS is a short coming of age drama written and directed by Sophie Penn, an independent Austin-based filmmaker. After meeting online, two young teenagers quickly develop romantic feelings for each other. After an incident with her parents sparks rebellion in Stella, the two decide to escape their problematic home lives and run away together. With the help of his dad's "borrowed" car, Rye and Stella embark on a three day long escapade across West Texas in an attempt to start a new life together away from their troubles, parents, and everything they once knew.Shooting will take place in December 2021 in and around Austin and West Texas area.