Private Project

Dinner is Served

One girl. One Secret. No easy way to say it.

  • Peyton Ball
    Director
  • Peyton Ball
    Writer
  • Peyton Ball
    Producer
  • Kayla Marie Rabb
    Key Cast
    "Joy"
  • Shanequiwa Sledge
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
  • Michele McKnight
    Key Cast
    "Lindsay"
  • Etana Johnson
    Key Cast
    "Girl"
  • Brooklyn Ariel
    Boom Mic Operator
  • Peyton Ball
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, lgbtq
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 3 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 2, 2019
  • 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:
    Yes
Director Biography - Peyton Ball

Peyton Ball is an aspiring independent filmmaker from Houston Texas. She initially got her start at Baylor University during undergrad but is looking to branch out to a variety of local, regional and national platforms. She has worked on a number of film sets as a producer, grip and gaffer. However, she is looking to take on more of a directorial role in future feature and short film projects.

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Director Statement

My most recent film, Dinner is Served, explores the relationship between a mother and daughter and the anxiety and awkwardness that precedes sharing a deep truth. I wrote it in response to a friend who wanted to share something deeply personal with their parents but did not know how. The intent was for the emotions presented in the film to be experienced as awkwardly as they would be in real life. The hope is that it was translated just as effectively on screen.