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STOLEN (first cut)

When Ryan and Claire's nine year old daughter is kidnapped, the couple await word from Detective Bishop, remaining at home and doing what any parent would do while waiting to hear if their child was alive or dead... psychologically juggle devastation and hope.

  • Marti King Young
    Director
  • Marti King Young
    Writer
    Bounty Momma, The Alabaster Phoenix
  • Marti King Young
    Producer
    The Alabaster Phoenix, Phase 6
  • Buffi Jones Holland
    Key Cast
    The Alabaster Phoenix
  • Todd Eric Vance
    Key Cast
    Phase 6, The Alabaster Phoenix
  • Carla Christina Contreras
    Key Cast
    Static, The Adventures of Wonderboy
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Narrative
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 38 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 16, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Marti King Young

Marti King Young is an award winning filmmaker, author of two books, and owner of Steampunk Lily Films. Known for her writing, directing, and producing skills, her work has been seen in film festivals, on the internet, and HBO. She has been featured in the German publication Cinewomen for her contributions to women in film, and was the 2015 recipient of the Women in Film and Television Finishing Grant for her short film, STOLEN, which is currently traveling the festival route. She is currently in pre-production on several different projects, both for film and television.

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Director Statement

There's nothing more terrifying as a parent than having a missing child. I know, because for a brief time, my daughter was missing. As I wrote this story, I realized that the parents, Ryan and Claire, were both me, my thoughts, as I wrestled with the fear of what could be versus clinging to hope. I recall various stages of grief, (and hopefully conveyed that). Nothing makes the situation more real than saying aloud to the police, "I have a missing child." Nothing makes your knees weaker; your heart beat faster. It's my hope that STOLEN brings awareness that there are parents out there that still have no answers, and are still searching.