Director BIO: Rita Duffey (FIRST STEP)

Director Biography – Rita Duffey Rita is a graduate of the USC school of Cinema- Television. She is compelled to tell the stories that need to be told, being drawn towards realistic dramas concerning women. Director Statement: Sexual assault is difficult to discuss. It’s difficult to watch. It’e even more difficult to live through. It is… Continue reading Director BIO: Rita Duffey (FIRST STEP)

Short Film: FIRST STEP, 9min., USA, Drama

“A recent date leaves a college student struggling to confide in her friends what really happened.” Project Links  Website Film Type: Short Genres: Drama Runtime: 9 minutes 10 seconds Completion Date: January 2, 2018 Production Budget: 3,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: Alexia 2K… Continue reading Short Film: FIRST STEP, 9min., USA, Drama

Director BIO: Alicia Coppola (BETWEEN US)

Director Biography – Alicia Coppola Alicia Coppola has just completed the 8th Season of Showtime’s Shameless in the recurring role of Sue, recently starred opposite Keifer Sutherland on ABC’s Designated Survivor and stars opposite Bailee Madison in the recently released feature film, A Cowgirl’s Story for Samuel Goldwyn Films. She also recurs on CBS’s NCIS LA… Continue reading Director BIO: Alicia Coppola (BETWEEN US)

Short Film: BETWEEN US, 10min, USA, Drama/Family

Between Us is the story of Angela’s life, the one she has and the one she wishes she could have. It is real exploration into a woman: Angela, a pretty, yet harried, determined working mother of 3 girls, and the family she has created: Michael, a father who is holding his own in a household of 4… Continue reading Short Film: BETWEEN US, 10min, USA, Drama/Family

Director BIO: AJ Sykes (REGRETS)

Director Biography – AJ Sykes AJ Sykes is a Filmmaker with an extensive background in theatre. Originally training at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Stage Management and Television Production, she went on to work as an award winning actor, writer, director before retraining as a filmmaker. AJ graduating in 2017 with an MFA in Advanced… Continue reading Director BIO: AJ Sykes (REGRETS)

Short Film: REGRETS, 8min, UK, Drama

Mary (Kate Donnelly) sees her husband Jim (Lenny Mullen) in a hospital bed breathing with an oxygen mask. Through several flashbacks we see Mary’s life full of turmoil, from enduring years of physical and mental abuse from her childhood to adulthood. Jim removes his oxygen mask and the room begins to radiate with white light… Continue reading Short Film: REGRETS, 8min, UK, Drama

Short Film: MEA CULPA, 6min., USA, Comedy/Crime

Mia plans to rob her sister’s grocery store to get the insurance money, but everything goes wrong… Film Type: Short, Student Runtime: 6 minutes 42 seconds Completion Date: February 17, 2018 Production Budget: 12,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: RED Film Color: Color

Director BIO: Emily Skyle-Golden (#NOMORE)

Director Biography – Emily Skyle-Golden As a News Anchor, Emily Skyle quickly learned that although she loved reporting on what was going on in the world – she enjoyed finding the humor in it even more. She left the world of journalism and devoted the next 10 years of her life to comedy. Her quick wit… Continue reading Director BIO: Emily Skyle-Golden (#NOMORE)

Short Film: #NOMORE, 16min., USA, Drama

With one action, he took away her choice. With one voice, she started a movement. After the justice system fails her, Parker sets off on a journey to turn her #metoo into everyone’s #nomore. Every media sound bite in this film is from an actual sexual assault case. Every #nomore message is from one of… Continue reading Short Film: #NOMORE, 16min., USA, Drama

Director BIO: S.J. Main Munoz (RECONNECTED)

Director Biography – S.J. Main Muñoz SJ Main-Muñoz’s path to directing began when she was the first female intern at DreamWorks’ Feature Development division. She graduated with honors in directing from UCLA and Columbia University. At UCLA, she received the James Bridges Award for Excellence in Acting. She’s worked in production for nearly 20 years in… Continue reading Director BIO: S.J. Main Munoz (RECONNECTED)