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Selfie

In 30 seconds learn about the angst and turmoil in a young girl's life.

  • Barbara Becker Holstein
    Director
    The Truth, a Short Film;The Truth, a Short, Short Film; Secrets, A Coming of Age Selfie Film'; 'Falling if Love, A Coming of Age, Selfie Film'; 'Angst'
  • Barbara Becker Holstein
    Writer
    same as above
  • Debbie HIggins
    Producer
  • Megan Brown
    Key Cast
    "'the girl'"
    'Secrets'; 'Falling in Love'; 'Angst'
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    drama, coming of age
  • Runtime:
    30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 2, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Barbara Becker Holstein

Psychologist in private practice in New Jersey for over 30 years. Specialties are Positive Psychology and Women's Issues. Became a Filmmaker two years ago after also becoming an author and playwright. Film making was the natural progression to continue to bring to the public important issues in development and self-esteem that particularly pertain to women. Coming of Age is one of the most important hurdles that a woman faces, filled with the issues of leaving childhood behind, the storm of the hormones and finding a place for oneself in society that is healthy, productive and fulfilling for whoever the young woman is becoming.

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Director Statement

As a woman experimental filmmaker, and a psychologist , I find that not only are there important stories tied into coming of age to tell, but there are so many new ways to use technology to tell these stories in film. I am proud do be an innovator in the above. In 'Selfie' my shortest film so far, Megan Brown, the actress uses her own smart phone to film herself. Thus she can on her own time and with her own style, capture so much of the angst and joy of coming of age. Giving the camera to this young actress was a step to her becoming more intimately involved with her part and the project. It also was a step to releasing her creative eye for film. What you see here is the condensed story of a year in a girl's life. In the longer versions her story, 'Falling in Love, A Coming of Age, Selfie Film', and 'Secrets, A Coming of Age Selfie Film', you see Megan utilizing much more of the script and also the use of a film crew for many scenes. But I suggest, you sit back and enjoy what 30 seconds of growing up. We were all there once !
Making these Selife films is a fabulous experience and I believe it they stand at the Gateway of the Selfie becoming one more art form in the brilliant arena of fine films.
Website: newshortfilmthetruth.com
Twitter: Drbholstein, Truth4Girls, enchantedself.com