The Cinephiles

Two elderly women walk into a theatre. We think they're sitting down for their classic film fix, but we learn they are true cinephiles.

  • Dee L. Evans
    Writer
  • Vanessa Jimenez
    Director
  • Dee L. Evans
    Producer
    IT’S IN THE WATER, SATELLITE SHOOTERS (Short), EVERYDAY LIFE,
  • Erin Elizabeth Gardner
    Producer
  • Gail Cronauer
    Key Cast
    "Alice"
    The Vast of Night, Occupy, Texas
  • Allyn Carrell
    Key Cast
    "Tressie"
    Alternative Math (Short)
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 31, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Topaz Film Festival-Women in Film Dallas
    Dallas
    United States
    October 18, 2021
    Audience Favorite
  • Hamilton Film Festival
    Hamilton
    Canada
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Vanessa Jimenez

Vanessa Jimenez is an art school grad born and raised in Dallas, TX. An award-winning visual storyteller, she has an extensive background in television, corporate productions and as of a few years back – short films. In her spare time she enjoys binging TV shows, listening to live music, photographing her travels and being outdoors with her husband and their three dogs.

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Director Statement

The Cinephiles is a story that tells itself. I wanted to see two older women who weren't playing grandmothers or dying parents. Instead, I invite the audience to see Alice & Tressie - voyeurs of the cinema!