This program encompasses universal coming of age experiences of adolescence from diverse voices. Enjoyable for all ages, these filmmakers take on difficult subjects such as self-image, romance, childhood trauma, and family dynamics. The filmmakers in this program show a special aptitude for storytelling and working with young actors, brilliantly coaching teen cast members who give incredible on-screen performances. These are not your average teen movies, and they are sure to impress teen and adult audiences alike.
Have an All Access Pass? Unlock your on-demand screening of this film here!
Total Run Time: 78 minutes
This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.
This program is appropriate for viewers ages 13+
Content Considerations: Strong language, implied sexual situations, sexual violence, harassment.
Lekha is a high school senior who’s determined to go to prom. She sneaks out and hightails it to a pre-prom party at the home of her crush, Michael. Before she knows it, they share an intimate encounter, and Lekha is over the moon that she's finally been noticed by him. But once they go back to the party, Michael abruptly puts his arm around another girl in the prom photos, and it feels as though their encounter never happened. After retaliating in a bold way, she skips out on prom. Her mother finds her sitting on the curb, in desperate need of empathy.
- Year2020
- Runtime12 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorSwetha Regunathan
- ScreenwriterSwetha Regunathan
- Co-ProducerNashwa Zaman, Khaula Malik
- CastNivita Chaliki, Annie Ottati, Ethan River Cohen, Sandra Belforte, Gulshan Mia
- CinematographerAlejandro Miyashiro
- EditorAlan Wu, Harris Ansari
- Production DesignHaley Elizabeth Anderson
- Sound DesignBobb Barito
This program encompasses universal coming of age experiences of adolescence from diverse voices. Enjoyable for all ages, these filmmakers take on difficult subjects such as self-image, romance, childhood trauma, and family dynamics. The filmmakers in this program show a special aptitude for storytelling and working with young actors, brilliantly coaching teen cast members who give incredible on-screen performances. These are not your average teen movies, and they are sure to impress teen and adult audiences alike.
Have an All Access Pass? Unlock your on-demand screening of this film here!
Total Run Time: 78 minutes
This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.
This program is appropriate for viewers ages 13+
Content Considerations: Strong language, implied sexual situations, sexual violence, harassment.
Lekha is a high school senior who’s determined to go to prom. She sneaks out and hightails it to a pre-prom party at the home of her crush, Michael. Before she knows it, they share an intimate encounter, and Lekha is over the moon that she's finally been noticed by him. But once they go back to the party, Michael abruptly puts his arm around another girl in the prom photos, and it feels as though their encounter never happened. After retaliating in a bold way, she skips out on prom. Her mother finds her sitting on the curb, in desperate need of empathy.
- Year2020
- Runtime12 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorSwetha Regunathan
- ScreenwriterSwetha Regunathan
- Co-ProducerNashwa Zaman, Khaula Malik
- CastNivita Chaliki, Annie Ottati, Ethan River Cohen, Sandra Belforte, Gulshan Mia
- CinematographerAlejandro Miyashiro
- EditorAlan Wu, Harris Ansari
- Production DesignHaley Elizabeth Anderson
- Sound DesignBobb Barito