Portland Film Festival 2020

Stepping Out: A Female Gaze Short Films Block

Expired November 21, 2020 7:45 AM
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Set in a small town in Canada, Dear Jesus is the coming-of-age story of Ella. After forming a connection to Jesus Christ and being crowned the lead of the school play, young Ella begins to believe she can control the outcomes of her life. After tragedy strikes Ella believes it was her own prayers that were the cause. She will have to reconcile with herself and her faith through debilitating repentance. Dear Jesus is a chilling tale that examines a childs first encounter with shame and guilt.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    14 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Rating
    PG
  • Director
    Kat Webber
  • Screenwriter
    Emily Coutts
  • Producer
    Emily Coutts, Gina Lomas
  • Executive Producer
    Emily Coutts, Oyin Oladejo, Brendan Brady, Shaza Latif, Jaqueline Auguste, Kat Webber, Gina Lomas, The Sutton Family
  • Filmmaker
    Emily Coutts, Kat Webber
  • Cast
    Quincy Kirkwood- Ella, Emily Coutts- Anne, Lilly Bartlam- Kathleen, Rosemary Dunsmore- Sister Bernadette, Carlyn Burchell- Sister Elizabeth,, Jonathan Koensgen - Paddy
  • Cinematographer
    Nina Djacic
  • Editor
    Kat Webber
  • Production Design
    Ciara Vernon
  • Composer
    Casey Manierka-Quaile
  • Sound Design
    Deanna Marano
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