Can short format films be the start of something bigger and better? Or are they an often under-appreciated art form in their own right? Three women filmmakers will present their award-winning, innovative shorts and discuss what inspired them.
At the Line, directed by Sari Gagnon—A lesbian couple struggle over whether to stay in the closet or come out and jeopardize their careers in college basketball. This short is part of a feature length play of the same title, written by Lynne S. Brandon, produced by Rita Pirozkhov, and created in collaboration with the Women Only Project.
After Ella, written and directed by Marie Emmanuelle Hartness—Hope, a photographer, begins receiving text messages from her sister, Ella. There is only one issue–she is recently deceased. This film was selected for the Short Film Corner at the Cannes International Film Festival and was the finalist from New England in Women in Film International contest.
Am I Not Your Girl?, written and directed by Sara X Robin—On the morning of her wedding, Lena wonder if it can possibly be worth it, given all of the difficulties. This short film premiered at the 2014 Berlin Independent Film Festival, and has been shown in Film Festivals in over a dozen countries.
This screening and panel discussion will take place on Wednesday, September 30th, 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the Arts at the Armory Cafe, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA. Free parking behind the building, food and beverages are for sale.
Donation $20 for non-members and $15 for Harvard Square Script Writers members and members of co-sponsor WIVF. Introductory All-Student Rate is $10.