In Situ (2024)
Two young women rent an Airbnb to finally get the alone time they desire. When the pressures from the outside world flag up the momentary nature of their stay, they reach a crossroad in their relationship. A story about savouring the small intimate moments, and what they mean in the grand scheme of things.
Director Biography - Monica Cox
Director Biography - Monica Cox
Monica is a queer filmmaker interested in telling intimate stories about connection between characters and with oneself. She completed her Filmmaking Certificate from NFTS and has an MA in Theatremaking from Carlos III University in Madrid. In Theatre she has directed sell out February Face at the Old Red Lion and winner of FesTeLoff Ripped at the Seams at the Bush Studio.
Please tell us your motivation for making your film:
In Situ was born out of a need to present female queer intimacy and voice. The question of who has right to space which the characters face is directly contextualised with with other current themes of how female homosexuality doesn’t have so much of an accepted space for intimacy in society.
What is the theme of your submission?:
Love, intimacy, space, visibility
What was the message you wanted to convey with this project?:
The film explores the universal themes of belonging and human connection within the wider context of current themes such as lesbian visibility.
Any further comments about your submission:
Telling a lesbian love story with the female gaze is such an important aspect of ensuring representation and visibility which is so needed. We fought to make this production with an all female/non-binary cast and crew because we value celebrating the creativity and talent of these filmmakers but also because it plays such a crucial aspect in how this love story is told.
Credits:
Monica Cox
Director
Monica Cox
Writer
Martina Amoretti
Producer
Courtney Buchner
Key Cast
"Olivia"
Isabele Derosa
Key Cast
"B
Specifications:
Project Type:
Short
Genres:
Drama, Romance
Runtime:
11 minutes 4 seconds
Completion Date:
January 8, 2024
Production Budget:
5,500 GBP
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Country of Filming:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Shooting Format:
Digital
Aspect Ratio:
2.00:1
Film Color:
Color
First-time Filmmaker:
Yes
Student Project:
No
- Year2024
- RuntimeINTRO TBD
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- DirectorMonica Cox
In Situ (2024)
Two young women rent an Airbnb to finally get the alone time they desire. When the pressures from the outside world flag up the momentary nature of their stay, they reach a crossroad in their relationship. A story about savouring the small intimate moments, and what they mean in the grand scheme of things.
Director Biography - Monica Cox
Director Biography - Monica Cox
Monica is a queer filmmaker interested in telling intimate stories about connection between characters and with oneself. She completed her Filmmaking Certificate from NFTS and has an MA in Theatremaking from Carlos III University in Madrid. In Theatre she has directed sell out February Face at the Old Red Lion and winner of FesTeLoff Ripped at the Seams at the Bush Studio.
Please tell us your motivation for making your film:
In Situ was born out of a need to present female queer intimacy and voice. The question of who has right to space which the characters face is directly contextualised with with other current themes of how female homosexuality doesn’t have so much of an accepted space for intimacy in society.
What is the theme of your submission?:
Love, intimacy, space, visibility
What was the message you wanted to convey with this project?:
The film explores the universal themes of belonging and human connection within the wider context of current themes such as lesbian visibility.
Any further comments about your submission:
Telling a lesbian love story with the female gaze is such an important aspect of ensuring representation and visibility which is so needed. We fought to make this production with an all female/non-binary cast and crew because we value celebrating the creativity and talent of these filmmakers but also because it plays such a crucial aspect in how this love story is told.
Credits:
Monica Cox
Director
Monica Cox
Writer
Martina Amoretti
Producer
Courtney Buchner
Key Cast
"Olivia"
Isabele Derosa
Key Cast
"B
Specifications:
Project Type:
Short
Genres:
Drama, Romance
Runtime:
11 minutes 4 seconds
Completion Date:
January 8, 2024
Production Budget:
5,500 GBP
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Country of Filming:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Shooting Format:
Digital
Aspect Ratio:
2.00:1
Film Color:
Color
First-time Filmmaker:
Yes
Student Project:
No
- Year2024
- RuntimeINTRO TBD
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- DirectorMonica Cox
