Late Shift follows Emma, a recent college graduate and aspiring professional photographer, as she struggles to navigate life after college. When her parents sell her childhood home and move away, Emma ends up living on her older sister’s couch, grappling with the disconnect between a responsible, financially stable path and her dream of becoming a famous, gallery-exhibiting artist. She has high expectations for finding a photography job, refusing to settle for anything less, but her sister pushes her to become financially independent, eventually convincing her to take a job as a waitress at a local restaurant. Meanwhile, Emma is invited to have her portfolio reviewed at her favorite New York City gallery, which could be her lucky break.