FUNNY LADIES SHORTS PROGRAM
Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM
SHORTS PROGRAM | 80 min
General Admission $10 | Student + Children $8

BRICIOLE/CRUMBS
SHORT NARRATIVE | 16 MIN | ITALIAN | ITALY
Directed by Rebecca Marie Margot

Alfredo is a police officer who lives with his three sons and his pregnant wife Donatella in a small apartment. Life has become oppressive but an emergency call about an armed robbery will change his perspective.

About the Director, Rebecca Marie Margot

Rebecca Marie Margot began her career as film director shooting the short film titled Briciole, produced by Elele srl in 2022.

HOW TO HACK BIRTH CONTROL
SHORT NARRATIVE | 26 MIN | ENGLISH | USA
Directed by Sassy Mohen

Told through the sharp wit and perky charm of the narrator Ruth (Xanthe Paige), How to Hack Birth Control takes a run at ‘not supposed to talk about,’ scenarios and answers all of the questions women truly want to know but are taught to be too afraid to ask.

About the Director, Sassy Mohen

 Sas·sy /ˈsasē/
adjective: lively, bold, full of spirit; a little bit cheeky.

Sassy Mohen's innovative, bold, confident style has emerged as a pioneer in the genre of female-driven storytelling. She has directed, written, produced, and edited multiple award-winning films, TV Pilots, Music Videos, Commercials, Specs, and Web series. Her hot-topic comedy satire HOW TO HACK BIRTH CONTROL is currently smashing the festival circuit and has won, BEST PICTURE, BEST TV SERIES, BEST DIRECTOR & BEST EDITING.

FEAR ACTUALLY was released to rave reviews and won three BEST FEMALE DIRECTOR AWARDS. FX Network tapped her for their online web channel, THIS IS AOK, to write, direct, produce and edit their online comedy shorts. She also won accolades with her rom-com web series ABOUT ABBY and the tv pilot WEEDLAND. She recently shot several promotions for the new Disney Studio film DISENCHANTED. Sassy is currently in development for her next feature film On the Hook, a dramady surrounding the impact of the recent overturning of Roe V. Wade on three college students in Texas, along with other film and series projects. Website: SassyMohen.com

VIOLET BUTTERFIELD: MAKEUP ARTIST FOR THE DEAD
SHORT NARRATIVE | 13 MIN | ENGLISH | USA
Directed by Brooke H. Cellars

Violet Butterfield is an enigmatic mortician/beautician who goes beyond the ordinary realms of her profession. Set in the eerie yet alluring atmosphere of her mortuary, the story follows Violet as she anticipates a calm and uneventful evening. However, her expectations are quickly shattered when a new client enters her macabre domain.

About the Director, Brooke H. Cellars

Brooke (she/they) is an accomplished filmmaker who has received recognition for her outstanding work. Holding a BA in Moving Image Arts from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, she has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the industry. With a focus on the horror genre, Brooke has written and directed a portfolio of seven short films, including the highly regarded "Violet Butterfield: Makeup Artist for the Dead."

Brooke's passion for horror storytelling dates back to her childhood, where she would immerse herself in writing captivating tales of terror. It was a lifelong dream of hers to become a filmmaker, but it wasn't until the age of 37 that she finally had the opportunity, support, and self-assurance to direct her first short film. Since then, she has demonstrated her versatility as a filmmaker by taking on various roles in both her own productions and others'.

Beyond her filmmaking endeavors, Brooke has made significant contributions to her community. She took the initiative to establish and independently manage Lafayette, Louisiana's first horror film festival. Moreover, her commitment to inclusivity and promoting diverse voices led her, alongside Wicken Taylor, to assume the co-chair position for the Pride Acadiana: Queer Film Festival, furthering the representation of the LGBTQ+ community in the film industry.

SHEER DESPERATION
SHORT NARRATIVE | 7.5 MIN | ENGLISH | USA
Directed by Cortney Scott Wright

Struggling actor and ride-share driver named Shay begins her day like any other, but things take a wild turn when a frantic passenger named Jessie hops into the back of her car.

About the Director, Cortney Scott Wright

Born in Saginaw, Michigan, Cortney Scott Wright is a screenwriter, as well as a film, and television actress. A graduate from the University with a BFA in Theatre performance, she played lead roles in off-Broadway theatre productions of Grease and Flyin’ West before steadily booking lead roles in acclaimed regional theatre, such as the award-winning Joe’s Turner’s Come and Gone at The Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles. She had lead role in the Toni Braxton biopic, Unbreak My Heart for A&E/ Lifetime, as well as played a recurring role in the long-running soap, General Hospital, and a guest star in the comedy series, Game Shakers for Nickelodeon. Her animated comedy pilot, Toy Detectives, is currently in development with Mads Munk, Executive Producer of the Lego cartoon series franchise for M2 Film and M2 Animation. Most recently she wrote and directed the short film Sheer Desperation which is currently in festivals. She is also a staff writer on the Blippi Franchise for Moonbug Entertainment.

I LIKE YOUR FATHER
SHORT NARRATIVE | 4 MIN | SPANISH | SPAIN
Directed by Isabel Bernal

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