Baby Mine

A couple experiences the joy of early pregnancy until it becomes clear they are experiencing a miscarriage. Painful loss is followed by unimaginable tragedy as their baby's body is carelessly disposed of at the hospital. Together, the couple finds a way to memorialize their baby, heal their pain and help other parents heal as well.

  • Christine Longoria
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Short Script
  • Number of Pages:
    17
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Lake Charles Film Festival
    Lake Charles, LA
    October 7, 2023
    3rd Place, Short Script
  • Best Script Award - London
    London, England
    February 16, 2024
    Best American Screenplay
  • Santa Barbara Indie Film Fest
    Santa Barbara, CA
    March 6, 2024
    Best Short Script, Spring 2024
Writer Biography - Christine Longoria

Christine Longoria is a Texas-based actor who also enjoys writing. A former social worker, she retired and focused on a career in television and film. She particularly enjoys working on student films whenever possible, to help emerging film-makers and encourage new voices, particularly those from South Texas.

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Writer Statement

This script describes painful, potentially triggering events related to miscarriage and the mishandling of a baby's body. As unimaginable as the events seem, they happened to me and my husband over 20 years ago.