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Brigid Marshall is a director/writer/actor/musician from Chicago. She studied creative writing and journalism at the University of Iowa and is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory in Chicago. She has also trained and performed at iO (formerly Improv Olympic), the Upright Citizens Brigade LA, The Ruby Theater and The Pack, among others. She has… Continue reading Director Biography – Brigid Marshall (THE NEW OLD FASHIONED)

Growing up is one thing. Having your parents treat you like an adult is a whole other story. Ama, a successful 30-something, has taken the reigns on the next stage of her life. The problem is, her parents don’t approve. With the help of her brother, Ama will try to get through one of the… Continue reading Short Film: THE NEW OLD FASHIONED, 9min., USA, Drama/Family

Carlos and Karen Torres are a married creative duo. They wrote, directed, edited, and sound designed XIETY. Karen was also the lead actress. Individually, Carlos is the co-owner of CutFocus with DP, Jake Slonecker. A production company based in SF. Karen is starting her freelance directing journey, is a sound designer, and working actor. Director… Continue reading Director Biography: Carlos & Karen Torres (XIETY)

XIETY explores the ways anxiety may feel for those who suffer from it through a visual journey in Val’s mind- XIETY. Val struggles to stay mentally present during a night out with friends. What may seem like a simple, fun, and relaxing night for others is physical and mental torture for Val. Her anxiety quickly… Continue reading Short Film: XIETY, 3min., USA, Drama

Julia is a Providence based director, cinematographer and artist, interested in exploring stories that center BIPOC voices. Her passion for visual storytelling started through her comics, evolving into filmmaking as a way to bring her illustrations to life. Liu is a contributing director to the New York Times’ Emmy-nominated Op-Doc Series and has directed and… Continue reading Director Biography – Julia C Liu (DRIVING WHILE BLACK MAGIC)

In the absurdist world of Providence Plantations, a spiritual woman works to decolonize her thoughts. While driving home from her job at the sleep lab, she tries to block out news of another state sanctioned killing. After narrowly missing a run in with police, the line between reality and a waking nightmare begins to blur.… Continue reading Short Film: DRIVING WHILE BLACK MAGIC, 8min., USA, Drama/Mystery

Logline: After the death of her father, Ava processes the memories of her seemingly perfect childhood, struggling to come to terms with her parents’ role in destroying her innocence. Synopsis: This short film follows the life of Ava, who carries with her the memories of a picture perfect suburban childhood as part of a loving… Continue reading Short Film: MISS YOU, DAD, 15min., USA, Drama/Family

Samantha Soule is an actress living in NYC. She has been working on stage and screen for almost 20 years. Her recent credits include Godless, Tales of the City, Outer Banks (Netflix), City On A Hill (Showtime), FBI: Most Wanted, Nos4a2. She is an Artistic Associate of Rising Phoenix Rep and a company member of… Continue reading Director Biography – Samantha Soule (SHED)

A woman released from incarceration, finds guidance for re entry and her own evolution in unexpected lessons from the natural world.

All first days are shit. We follow Wendy’s inaugural shift at Tartarus, a down-on-its-luck New York City dungeon. Teeming with strange characters and stranger new experiences, our fledgling Dominatrix discovers a surprising yet rewarding hidden talent. Written by a former Dominatrix, “Wendy/Gigi” shines new light on the sex industry with its tongue in its cheek,… Continue reading Short Film: WENDY/GIGI, 14min., USA, Comedy/Drama