IN MEMORY OF ME

IN MEMORY OF ME

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Directed by:	Samantha Lavin
Written by:	Samantha Lavin
Starring:	Maryfrances Carrecia, Tasha Ames
Country:	U S A
Created:	2006
Runtime:	23 min.
Member:	fairfight
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Average rating: 5 by 3 users

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Synopsis

After eight years, a young woman goes back to her hometown for her friend’s wedding to appease her fiance's curiosity about her past. As she lets herself reconnect to old friends and places, the memories of an experience she had with another woman during high school start to resurface. When she finds out she still lives in the town, she sets out to find her. When she finally tries to make peace with her past, she realizes that underneath the foundation of her new life is a world of regret for things never said.

Forms: Narrative Fiction, Short
Genres: Drama, Romance, Coming of Age , Independent, Supernatural
Niches: Gay/Lesbian, Hispanic, Latino, Women, Mature/Adult

Screenings & Events

Delray Beach International Film Festival
Film Festival
Delray Beach, U S A
March 2006

Palm Beach International Film Festival
Film Festival
Palm Beach, U S A
April 2006

Frameline 30 - San Francisco GLBT FF
Film Festival
San Francisco, U S A
June 2006

Long Island International Film Expo
Film Festival
Awards: Best 16mm Short
Bellmore, U S A
July 2006

Pink Apple Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Film Festival
Zurich, Switzerland
July 2006

Rhode Island International Film Festival
Film Festival
Rhode Island, U S A
August 2006

Cork International Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Pending
Cork, Ireland
October 2006

Austin Gay/Lesbian Film Festival
Film Festival
Austin, U S A
October 2006

Cast & Crew

Production

Juri Koll (Producer), Samantha Lavin (Executive Producer, Director), Warren Farnes (Producer, Executive Producer)

Writing

Samantha Lavin (Writer)

Performance

Maryfrances Carrecia (Lead Actor), Tasha Ames (Lead Actor)

Camera

Elliott Schackne (Cinematographer/DP)

Post Production

Eric Schusterman (Picture Editor)

CORK FILM FESTIVAL and Screening at the Mann's Chinese 6 in Hollywood... Sep 25, 2006 12:58PM

We are an Official Selection of the Cork Film Festival, the largest and oldest film festival in Ireland and a European Academy qualifyer.

You can catch us at FAIF screening at the Mann's Chinese 6 Theater on Friday, October 6th @ 9:45PM.

Reviews, News and Quotes... Sep 25, 2006 12:56PM

Now, more than ever we need your support as we start to raise money for the feature version of "In Memory of Me..."

"With the past and present colliding, IN MEMORY OF ME is a poignant look into the mirror of life... Calculated, clean visuals parallel the story and propel it into something not only visually stimulating, but emotional compelling." -Debbie Lynn Elias, Film Critic to 128 publications worldwide.

"A Passionate, powerful and moving story about the depth of friendship. A relentless cast in a simple and breathtaking film." -Gloria Gifford, Master Teacher (AFI Masters Program), Executive Director: Rebel Planet Film Festival

The story was thoroughly compelling. The ending mad my hair stand on end." -Brian Content, Emmy Award winning host of The Screening Room, WHDT Television

Big Bear Lake Film Festival... Aug 28, 2006 09:51AM

We've just become an official selection of the Big Bear Lake Film Festival... very exciting!

Official Website... Aug 18, 2006 08:21AM

Get updates and visit us at

www.inmemoryofmefilm.com

Reviews... Jul 30, 2006 02:13PM

-"To say this whole production was highly professional would be an understatement. Everything from the camera work, the sound, the editing and even the music were all expertly crafted together into a highly professional piece that was a pleasure to watch. Every single member of the cast was highly professional, playing their parts with an obvious understanding of what writer/director Samantha Lavin was trying to achieve. Everyone involved in this production is a credit to the industry and they should all be proud of the final product. It's not surprising this film has won awards and has been accepted to a large number of festivals." - Duane Martin, Rogue Cinema Review

Director's Statement... Jul 30, 2006 02:12PM

I have always been fascinated by regret. More specifically, by that one conversation in life that we all wish we'd had with someone special, and whether it would have changed the course of our lives. This film focuses on a young woman who returns to her home town after eight years for a wedding. When familiar people and places trigger powerful memories, present and past, memory and reality all collide around an incident she'd tried to bury in high school. This film also explores the depth of friendship and the fluid nature of sexuality. People always ask me if this film is based on a personal story... I consider this the highest complement because that means that it is striking people as real and of course emotionally it certainly is. However, I'd say this story is more personal "to" me, rather than "of" me.

The Trailer... Jul 30, 2006 01:56PM

Dances With Films Jul 28, 2006 07:20PM

We had a great screening at the festival with one of the largest crowds at the Fusion Shorts sections (probably in no small order due to the publicity we got from Debbie Lynn Elias at the Santa Monica Observer) and a terrific response to the film. In attendance were press, producers, casting directors, you name it! It's a great festival for those thinking of applying next year. The venue was beautiful and the directors Michael and Leslee are awesome. "No Stars. No Politics. No Sh*t." - Dances With Films tagline. Love it.

We Won!!! Jul 28, 2006 07:15PM

We were honored with the Best 16mm Short Film Award at the Long Island International Film Festival! We are so proud of our cast and crew.

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