Official Selections: 9th LA Women Film Festivals
Congratulations to our accepted filmmakers!
Films are listed in alphabetical order, index to the left.
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A Broad Abroad
West Coast Premiere
TV Pilot
A-List actress Vera takes a D-List job as a travel show host to revive her career, and things go hilariously awry during their pilot shoot in Italy.
Director: Debra Pralle
Producer: Heather Pilder Olson, Debra Pralle, Angela DiMarco, Kira Sipler
Writer: Heather Pilder Olson
Cast: Angela DiMarco, Aaron Cammack, David Hogan, Andrew Tribolini, Arkira Chantaratananond, Debra Pralle, Duygu Erdoğan Monson, Jessica Tavanti, Federico Pedroni
Cinematographer: Joshua Benson
Editor: Kris Boustedt
Filmed in Italy in 2023, Premiered at the Lighthouse Film Festival in June 2024.
Instagram: @abroadabroadtvshow
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Damned If You Do
Short
After her friend is assaulted by a powerful man, Jen launches a one-night vigilante mission that leads to a twisted version of justice.
Director: Dans Karagannis
Producer: Maher Jafari
Writer: Liz Renner
Cast: Olivia Grace Applegate, Brian Rooney, Natalie Hanson
Cinematographer: Danielle Elise Bartley
Editor: Pia Vinson
Awards & Accolades: Best Short Screenplay, Omaha Film Festival; Official Selection, Omaha Film Festival; Official Selection, Dances With Films
Website: damned-film.com
Insta: @DamnedShort
X: @DamnedShort
Facebook: @DamnedFilm
I’m not a robot
Short
After several unsuccessful attempts to complete a Captcha, feminist Lara sets out to answer the disturbing question of whether or not she's a robot, and therefore bought by her own boyfriend.
Director: Victoria Warmerdam
Producer: Trent
Writer: Victoria Warmerdam
Cast: Ellen Parren, Henry van Loon, Thekla Reuten, Juliette van Ardenne,
Cinematographer: Martijn van Broekhuzien
Editor: Michiel Boesveldt
- Sitges FF, Best Short Film
- Leueven IFF, Audience Award Best Short Film
- Madeira Fantastic FF, Best Short, Best Director, Best Actor
- Brussels IFFF - Best Short Film
- Young Director Awards Cannes - Best Short, Best Comedy and Special Jury Award
- Bucheon IFFF - Best Short
Website: oakmotionpictures.com
Instagram: @oakmotion
Twitter: @MotionOak
Facebook: fb.com/oakmotionpictures?ref=hl
At Capacity
Short Film
An attempted relationship intervention leads to a serendipitous evening between two strangers.
Director: Spencer Jamison
Producer: Macy West, Jai Jamison, Ron Forbes
Writer: Spencer Jamison
Cast: Spencer Jamison, Jake Ryan Lozano, Joy Hana Park, Zainab Bari, Selah Scott Wardell
Cinematographer: Kunitaro Ohi
Editor: Jai Jamison, Matt West
- World Premiere at LA Shorts International Film Festival
- Official Selection for Richmond International Film Festival, BGR! Film Fest, and others soon to be announced!
Website: spencer-jamison.com/atcapacity
Instagram: @atcapacityfilm
Blend Ability
World Premiere
Short Documentary
In a world where 77.5% of individuals with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities face unemployment, "Not Your Average Joe" stands as a beacon of inclusion and purpose. This short documentary unveils how a coffee shop in Oklahoma City brings people together, breaking barriers and fostering mutual understanding. Witness the transformative power of customer-facing, meaningful employment, and community through the inspiring stories of those who refuse to be defined by their limitations.
Director: Valentina Gutierrez
Producer: Valentina Gutierrez
Cinematographer: Valentina Gutierrez
Editor: Cesar Rodriguez
Sound: Sam Welchel
Instagram: @vgm.social
I'm Right Here, Mama
Los Angeles Premiere
Feature Film
"I'm Right Here, Mama" is a profoundly moving documentary that delves into the depths of grief and the relentless pursuit of inner peace. Through this emotional narrative, Cristi shares her struggles and her commitment to helping others, emphasizing the importance of resilience. It addresses a profound and often overlooked aspect of the human experience. In a world where mental health issues are increasingly prevalent, this film provides a unique and intimate exploration to find meaning and resilience in the face of unimaginable loss. Cristi’s story is deeply personal and universally relatable. She provides an authentic and raw portrayal of the emotional challenges many people face but rarely discuss. This transparency helps to normalize conversations about grief, making it a crucial film for today's audience.
Director: Mari Moxley
Producer: Cristi Bundukamara
Co-Producer: Jada West
Cast: Cristi Bundukamara, Jada West, John Fleming, Francis Bundukamara, Nidra Bundukamara, Tim West, Zachary West, Evelyn Schroth, Evevetta Harris, Heather Henniger, Charlene Walters
Editor: Mari Moxley
Website: imrightheremama.com
Instagram: @cristibundukamara
Facebook: fb.com/cristi.bundukamara.3
In Her Ear
Short
A bug crawls into an expectant mother’s ear while she sleeps and she has to put aside her uncertainty about becoming a parent to wrestle the perils of early pregnancy.
Director: Kelsey Siepser
Producers: Kelsey Siepser and Ciarán Michael Vjeby Executive Producers: Charlotte Gulezian, John C Courtney, Makenna Held, Erin Zimmerman
Writer: Kelsey Siepser
Cast: Hope Lauren, Francisco Pryor Garat, Kee Seymour
Cinematographer: Patrick Meade Jones
Editor: Ciarán Michael Vejby
- Premiered at LA Shorts International Film Festival in 2023, Nominated for Best Short Drama at Glendale International Film Festival
Website: seedandspark.com/fund/in-her-ear
Instagram: @inherearfilm
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