"There for You"

"There for You" is a film that is based on a true story, a young woman finds herself torn apart after having to give away her baby to her mother-in-law. Get a glimpse into the world of motherhood and its relationship to mental health and self-identity.

  • Viktoria I.V. King
    Director
  • Mahalia Lerebours
    Writer
  • Ashanti J'Aria
    Key Cast
  • Mahalia Lerebours
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 7, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Kinefiniti w/ anamorphic lenses
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Viktoria I.V. King

Viktoria I.V. King is an acclaimed Award-Winning Multi-Ethnic Director, Writer and Producer known for her boundary-pushing artistry. A finalist for the 2019 ABC Discovers Showcase. Her films have premiered at notable film festivals such as Canadian Screen Award Qualifying, Female Eye Film Festival and Academy Award Qualifying, LA Short International Film Festival, etc.. Projects that she's worked on have also premiered and won awards at Tribeca Film Festival, Pan African Film Festival, Cinequest Film & VR Film Festival, Asian American Film Festival and many others.

Viktoria's bold cinematic eye and pulse on emotional authenticity is greatly influenced by her international cultural background and her experiences as a world traveler. As a largely visual director, she focuses on narratives that tell the traumas and joys of connection through the lens of truth and social justice.

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Director Statement

This film is about loss, mental illness and human connection. I'm so moved by it!