In 1950s California, high school freshmen George and Gene share an obsession with science fiction—and a dream of making a movie of their own. Armed with school AV equipment, homemade props, and a crew of fellow nerds, they begin filming their space epic, Trek Wars.Then Octavia arrives. Smart, imaginative, and just as passionate about science fiction, she makes their movie better—and leaves both boys hopelessly smitten. Soon, their friendly collaboration becomes a competition for her affection, with every rewritten scene bringing their heroes closer to the princess and the boys closer to losing each other.As filming spirals into stolen kisses, outrageous script changes, and arguments nobody can call “cut” on, the entire AV club struggles to keep the production together. George and Gene are determined to finish their masterpiece—but getting the girl and saving the galaxy might cost them the best friendship either has ever known.George vs Gene is a funny, bittersweet story of first love, homemade movie magic, and the friends who first taught us to dream.