Cheese Sisters

Summoned by an estate attorney, two complete strangers, Alex (Connie Franklin) and Ronnie (Kia Dorsey), are shocked to find out that not only are they sisters but they're both named in their biological father's will. Only there's a catch. Can Ronnie and Alex abide by the terms in the will and keep their inheritance ?

  • Connie D Franklin
    Director
  • Connie D Franklin
    Writer
  • Roger Cude
    Producer
    Out of Exile, Seeker
  • Connie D Franklin
    Key Cast
    "Alex"
    Out of Exile, Coutnry Gold, Gremlin, Second Chances, The Sneak Over
  • Kia Dorsey
    Key Cast
    "Ronnie"
    Secrets in the Building, On Mother's Time
  • Colleen Elizabeth Miller
    Key Cast
    "Geri"
    Better Call Saul, Fancy Dance, A Thousand Tomorrows, Unexpected
  • Brian Shoop
    Key Cast
    "Mr. Emelio Astragalus"
    Tulsa King, A Thousand Tomorrows, Reservation Dogs, Killers of the Flower Moon, Ghoster
  • Victor Caballero
    Key Cast
    "Guy"
    Seeker, God's Not Dead, Malicious Motives
  • Phil Redburn
    Key Cast
    "Phil"
    Dinosaur World, Reagan, Seeker
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Dramedy
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 14, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Circle Cinema Film Festival
    Tulsa Oklahoma
    United States
    July 14, 2023
Director Biography - Connie D Franklin

Connie D Franklin is an actress turned filmmaker based in Oklahoma City. A familiar face in the local film community, Connie is a well known name on any film set. She loves comedy and got the idea to create characters that are both loveable yet flawed from her inspiration and femme comedy legend, Tina Fey. Part time work as a substitute teacher for 5th graders, a social media manager for a local plastic surgeon as well as office fill in when needed, Connie draws from her experiences in both acting and writing to bring a ring of truth to every facet of her filmmaking.

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Director Statement

This film will always be special to me because it was such a leap of faith. As an actress, I have a certain amount of responsibility to create and deliver the best character possible. When filming is done, and the director calls "Picture Wrap for Connie Franklin" I bask in the applause and go home. In contrast, with Cheese Sisters, it is mine from conception! Every forward progress was because I propelled that step and every decision came down to me and it has been the biggest challenge I have taken on to date. I was so fortunate to have a crew that rallied behind me in spite of my lack of experience. Each person listed in the credits was on set because they wanted to be, to support me, to have their name attached to MY FILM (!!) and for that I will always be in awe as well as grateful. During my "imposter syndrom" moments, I found confidence by looking to my peers and mentors. I may never fully understand why they believed in me so wholly. Thank you for watching our film!