Empire Waist is thrilled to partner with Girls Inc. to host virtual screenings and a virtual panel with the cast and crew of the film as part of the Girls Inc. Week celebrations.
All Affiliates are invited to share the film with Girls Inc. participants and families on May 5 & 6 if you have not already held in-theater screenings or if you simply just want to host additional screenings virtually! On May 7 at 5:30pm ET we will host a special Empire Waist panel discussion here with Director Claire Ayoub, Producer Crystal Collings, stars Missi Pyle, Mima Yevu, Holly McDowell, Sipiwe Moyo and Costume Designer Francesca Roth. Get your questions ready and come join the conversation!
Now available on Digital & On-Demand!
**This event is open to U.S. & CA viewers only**
Lenore Miller is a plus size, insecure teen whose talent for fashion is discovered by her confident, plus-sized classmate, forcing her into the spotlight—and into the path of both bullies and new friends. But her image-conscious mother’s fears and Lenore’s own deep self- loathing prevent her from wearing her own designs. Will Lenore ever feel the self-love she inspires in others?
- Year2024
- Runtime97 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- RatingMPA PG-13
- GenreComedy, Drama, Coming of Age
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Content WarningMPAA PG-13 for thematic elements, suggestive material, teen partying and some language.
- SponsorGirls Inc.
- Awards2024 Sedona International Film Festival - WON Best Empowerment and WON Best Social Impact Film 2024 Annapolis Film Festival 2024 Coney Island Film Festival: WON Best Feature 2024 Dallas International Film Festival 2024 Seattle International Film Festival: WON Wavemaker Award - Best Futurewave Feature 2024 Schilingle - International Youth Film Official Selection WON Common Sense Best of 2025 GLADD Awards nominated for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming or Film – Live Action Script Awards: #1 Comedy Script (The Black List), Finalist PAGE International Screenwriting Awards
- Social Media
- DirectorClaire Ayoub
- ScreenwriterClaire Ayoub
- ProducerCrystal Collins, Justin Baldoni, Andrew Calof
- CastMia Kaplan, Jemima Yevu, Jolene Purdy, Missi Pyle, Rainn Wilson, Daisy Washington, Holly McDowell
Empire Waist is thrilled to partner with Girls Inc. to host virtual screenings and a virtual panel with the cast and crew of the film as part of the Girls Inc. Week celebrations.
All Affiliates are invited to share the film with Girls Inc. participants and families on May 5 & 6 if you have not already held in-theater screenings or if you simply just want to host additional screenings virtually! On May 7 at 5:30pm ET we will host a special Empire Waist panel discussion here with Director Claire Ayoub, Producer Crystal Collings, stars Missi Pyle, Mima Yevu, Holly McDowell, Sipiwe Moyo and Costume Designer Francesca Roth. Get your questions ready and come join the conversation!
Now available on Digital & On-Demand!
**This event is open to U.S. & CA viewers only**
Lenore Miller is a plus size, insecure teen whose talent for fashion is discovered by her confident, plus-sized classmate, forcing her into the spotlight—and into the path of both bullies and new friends. But her image-conscious mother’s fears and Lenore’s own deep self- loathing prevent her from wearing her own designs. Will Lenore ever feel the self-love she inspires in others?
- Year2024
- Runtime97 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- RatingMPA PG-13
- GenreComedy, Drama, Coming of Age
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Content WarningMPAA PG-13 for thematic elements, suggestive material, teen partying and some language.
- SponsorGirls Inc.
- Awards2024 Sedona International Film Festival - WON Best Empowerment and WON Best Social Impact Film 2024 Annapolis Film Festival 2024 Coney Island Film Festival: WON Best Feature 2024 Dallas International Film Festival 2024 Seattle International Film Festival: WON Wavemaker Award - Best Futurewave Feature 2024 Schilingle - International Youth Film Official Selection WON Common Sense Best of 2025 GLADD Awards nominated for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming or Film – Live Action Script Awards: #1 Comedy Script (The Black List), Finalist PAGE International Screenwriting Awards
- Social Media
- DirectorClaire Ayoub
- ScreenwriterClaire Ayoub
- ProducerCrystal Collins, Justin Baldoni, Andrew Calof
- CastMia Kaplan, Jemima Yevu, Jolene Purdy, Missi Pyle, Rainn Wilson, Daisy Washington, Holly McDowell