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Cue Card Girl

"Cue Card Girl" is a short documentary that offers a backstage view of Saturday Night Live's iconic 1980s era through the lens of Eileen O'Brien, the "Cue Card Girl," whose vivid anecdotes bring to life her interactions with luminaries including Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams, and Christopher Reeve, among others.

  • Aiden Nelson
    Director
  • Aiden Nelson
    Editor
  • Violet Dempsey
    cinematographer
  • Violet Dempsey
    Director
  • Amy Bates-Nelson
    Producer
  • Hilary Dempsey
    Producer
  • Jack Dempsey
    Executive Producer
  • Russ Nelson
    Executive Producer
  • Eileen O'Brien
    Lead cast
  • Violet Dempsey
    Director of Cinematography
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    23 minutes 44 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 24, 2023
  • 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:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - N.A
Director Biography - Aiden Nelson, Violet Dempsey

Aiden Nelson and Violet Dempsey (AV) are student filmmakers thriving on collaboration. Violet's directorial and cinematography skills complement Aiden's post-production expertise, creating a powerful team. Aiden, attending Sacramento City College, has worked on projects such as Cue Card Girl and Larry's Flowers, while Violet has earned awards around the world for Martyr and Bullets in Paradise. Together, Aiden's dyslexia adds a unique perspective to their work, while Violet continues to hone her craft through numerous film jobs and internships.

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Director Statement

"Cue Card Girl" is a short documentary that offers a backstage view of Saturday Night Live's iconic 1980s era through the lens of Eileen O'Brien, the "Cue Card Girl," whose vivid anecdotes bring to life her interactions with luminaries including Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams, and Christopher Reeve, among others. Through Eileen's story, we aim to celebrate her trailblazing spirit and highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion within the entertainment industry.

Additional information:

Film Festival Accepted list

LOS ANGELES STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL

Hellbender Student Film Festival

Boden International Film Festival

Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions by Lift-Off Global Network

Denver Film Festival

Madrid International Short Film Festival

Tokyo International Short Film Festival

We are excited to share that "Cue Card Girl" is a featured film with Denver Film and has received fiscal sponsorship. This program allows tax-free donations to our project through Denver Film, enabling us to pay for expenses incurred and market the film! If you would like to support our project, please use the following site:
https://www.denverfilm.org/featured-projects/cue-card-girl/