I Was Gone for Awhile
Short Narrative
Session 2: 8:30pm-10:30pm - September 12th
Completed on:
September 27, 2023
Location:
Houston, Texas
Runtime:
0:09:02
Language:
English
Director(s)
Sara Gaston
Writer(s)
Sara Gaston
Producer(s)
Sara Gaston, Rob Neilson, Adam Taylor, Joe Grisaffi
Key Cast
Ana Coussirat, Matthew Nimri
Other Credits
Synopsis
An ordinary summer day takes a dark turn when a young girl narrowly escapes a sexual predator.
Statement from Filmmaker
I have been an actor for over 30 years. I have performed many strong female roles during that time, often as a survivor. The vast majority of stories are by men, for men and starring predominantly men. Women deserve a larger place at that table. My goal with this story is to highlight that abuse comes in many forms - some of which, though subtle, have an impact. Most women have been told over their lifetime that they are 'overreacting'. The truth is that these small moments become a kind of psychological warfare that keeps women from experiencing their lives wholly. And everyone suffers as a result.
Student Film
No
First Time Filmmaker
Yes