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Rain in my Head

A discussion between deaf partners about access to love and language.

  • Chrissy Marshall
    Director
  • Chrissy Marshall
    Writer
  • Marie Alyse Rodriguez
    Producer
  • Chrissy Marshall
    Producer
  • Camilo Godoy
    Director of Photography
  • Sophia Morales
    Key Cast
    "Marie"
  • Layne Appfell
    Key Cast
    "Sarah"
  • Lynne Ennis
    Key Cast
    "Speech Therapist"
  • Scott Johnson
    Music by
  • Mario Fierro
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 16 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 2, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    American Sign Language, English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Easterseals DIsability Film Challenge
Director Biography - Chrissy Marshall

Chrissy Marshall is a writer and director based in Los Angeles whose work is characterized by her unwavering commitment to community, innovation, and adaptation. A distinguished alumna of the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, Chrissy is renowned for her creative vision and tenacity in championing the authentic and equitable portrayal of diverse experiences.

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Director Statement

"What is your love language?" someone asked me. "Language," I quickly responded. Growing up a Deaf person whose language in both English and ASL was significantly delayed, I spent 13 years in speech therapy and spent a lot of extra time catching up. I have never seen speech therapy represented before. Speech is one way deaf people accommodate others, but I believe one of the most valuable ways to show love to your disabled partner is to make accessibility not feel like a burden. As an adult, I have met hundreds of deaf people who had to learn sign language later in life. Deafness can be lonely, and communication is healing.