In this short film from director Melissa Anastasi, a neglected young girl steals from pregnant women at the local swimming pool, buying her the attention she desperately craves. Some really terrific performances here, especially from the young Clementine Bell.
CREDITS
Starring Marlo Kelly (Dare Me, Patricia Moore, Neighbours), Tasma Walton (Mystery Road, Cleverman, Rake), Ezekiel Simat (Lambs of God, Amazing Grace, Nine Perfect Strangers), and introducing Clementine Bell as Keira.
A Dollhouse Pictures Film
Supported through the Sydney Film Festival Short Film Fellowship
Written & Directed by Melissa Anastasi
Produced by Jess Carrera
Cinematograper: Emma Paine
Production & Costume Designer: Laura Anna Lucas
Editor: Danielle Boesenberg
Sound Designer: Lachlan Harris / Folklore Sound
Composer: Chiara Costanza
Executive Producer: Francesca Duncan
FESTIVALS
BFI London Film Festival 2019 (International Premiere)
Sydney Film Festival 2019 (Australian Premiere)
Nashville Film Festival 2020 (North American Premiere)
Cork International Film Festival 2020
Cinefest OZ 2019
Flickerfest International Short Film Festival 2020
St Kilda Film Festival 2020
Athens Short Film Festival 2020
AWARDS
Australian Directors Guild Award Winner – Best Direction in a Short Drama 2020
AACTA (The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) Awards Nominee – Best Narrative Short 2020
Winner – Lexus Australia Sydney Film Festival Short Film Fellowship
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