GABRIELLE
(2019)
When 13-year-old Gabrielle signs up for ballet, she encounters both bullying from her teacher and friendship where she least expects it. A story about friendship, overcoming bullies, body image, and knowing your worth. (13 min.)
This film is currently in festivals and will become available online in 2020. The trailer is below.
FEATURING: Adèle Marie-Alix (Gabrielle), Julia Morales (Camille), Valeriya Korennaya (Madame Oksana), Alina Cecilia (Carly), Maggie Stephens (Serena), Destiny Monet Cruz (Isabella), Maggie Shirk (Macy)
FESTIVAL SCREENINGS & AWARDS
Blackbird Film Festival, Cortland, NY
Oxford Film Festival, Oxford, MS
Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival, Chicago, IL
Deep in the Heart Film Festival, Waco, TX
Twister Alley Film Festival, Woodward, OK
Art of Brooklyn Film Festival, Brooklyn, NY
Queens World Film Festival, Queens, NY
Boulevard Film Festival, Queens, NY
Nevada Women's Film Festival, Las Vegas Winner: Best Female Protagonist; Winner: Audience Choice Award
World Music & Independent Film Festival, Washington, DC 3 Nominations: Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress
Brightside Tavern Film Festival, Jersey City, NJ
Lucerna Youth & Children Film Festival, Moscow, Russia Nominee: Best Short Film
San Diego International Kids' Film Festival, San Diego, CA
Bay Area International Children's Film Festival, Oakland, CA
Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA
Franklin International Independent Film Festival, Franklin, TN
Children's International Film Festival (Footcandle Film Festival), Hickory, NC
Imagination Lunchbox International Children's Film Festival, Baltimore, MD
International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
CMS International Children's Film Festival, Lucknow, India
The Women's Film Festival, Philadelphia, PA
Kids First! Film Festival, Santa Fe, NM
International KidsNFilm Festival, Vallejo, CA Nominee: Best Narrative
Female Filmmakers Fuse Film Fest, Pasadena, CA Winner: Emerging Talent Award
Queen Palm International Film Festival, Palm Springs, CA
Revolution Me Film Festival, Brooklyn, NY Winner: Best Young Actress — Adèle Marie-Alix; Nominee: Best Story
F3 Frankly Film Fest, Cincinnati, OH
Orchids Children's Film Festival, Bangalore, India