Buena Vista
1M, 1F, Short Film
A woman encounters a demanding houseless man—who happens to be her first boyfriend. Will she abandon the boy she once loved, or help the suicidal man he’s become?
The Astronaut Hour
Short Film
A mysterious spaceman and lonely 20-something search for belonging in a timeless American diner.
Written by Leslie Gauthier, Directed by Anna Loyd Bradshaw, Original Music by Allegra Levy and Tim Norton, Choreography by Tom Feeney, Produced in collaboration with Blackbox Productions, Cinematography by Charlotte Dupré, Starring: Leslie Gauthier, Tom Feeney & Kendall Cafaro.
Watch The Astronaut Hour here.
*Winner: “Best Short Film,” “Best Screenplay”,”Best Actress,” “Best of Fest” Manhattan Rep. Stories Film Festival 2021; “Best Original Song” International Independent Film Awards 2019; “Best Original Score” ISAFF 2021
Grand Island
Feature
A woman returns to rural Nebraska to find the truth about her missing brother, but to do so, she must confront her troubled past—and the corruption plaguing the community she left behind.
“The characters shine through distinct, authentic portrayals. Maddie’s reluctant homecoming captures the complexity of returning to past trauma, while Jean’s evolution from passive caretaker to active investigator shows impressive range. Jim, though physically absent, emerges as fully realized through memories and recordings. The script effectively portrays rural American decline through these personal relationships. The premise blends environmental thriller with intimate family drama. Set in a near-future Nebraska, it explores corporate exploitation, generational trauma, and ecological destruction through a compelling mystery about a missing brother. Tonally, it rides the line between A24-style intimate drama and sophisticated eco-thriller, with notes of Sharp Objects and Dark Waters.” -Diverso Fellowship
