Cover Up

After a disheartening encounter, a transwoman finds solace with the help of her kindhearted crush.

  • Abigail Espinal-Andrade
    Director
  • Abigail Espinal-Andrade
    Writer
  • Abigail Espinal-Andrade
    Key Cast
    "Girl"
  • Venus Scantlebury
    Key Cast
    "Crush"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 10, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Montclair State University
  • Newark LGBTQ+ Film Festival
    Newark, NJ
    United States
    April 28, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival
    Los Angels, CA
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Fishnets and Film Queer Film Festival
    Los Angels, CA
    United States
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Silverslate Film Festival
    Montclair, NJ
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Panorama Film Festival: A Film Festival For Queer and Trans Youth
    Salem, MA
    United States
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Abigail Espinal-Andrade

Abigail Espinal-Andrade is a queer, transgender actress, writer, and filmmaker with nine years of film, theatre, television, and commercial experience. She has won various playwriting and performance awards and hopes to never stop telling stories.

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Director Statement

This was my first ever released and selected film which I wrote, directed, and made during my third semester of college!