Experiencing Interruptions?

Finding Her Voice

Lily is an academically brilliant girl from a poor district in NYC who lives with her unavailable single mother and chronically ill younger sister Winona. Before going off to college, Lily gets the opportunity to win a scholarship which will secure her the key to get out of the hard life she has always known. Only problem: In order to compete for the scholarship, Lily must convince the admissions committee with a speech and…Lily has a severe stutter. As she grapples with balancing the stress of home life and securing her future, Lily embarks on a journey to discover who she really is and what she will do to help those she loves the most.

  • Charlotte Coffey
    Director
    The Gaze
  • Malayka Toure
    Director
  • Malayka Toure
    Writer
  • Malayka Toure
    Producer
  • Mehret Marsh
    Key Cast
    "Lily"
  • Edie Philp
    Key Cast
    "Pia"
  • Brayson Goss
    Key Cast
    "Martin"
  • Alice Ao
    Key Cast
    "Pita Lees"
  • Henry Romero-Gibbs
    Sound Operator
  • Dafne Silberberg
    Director of Photography
  • Charlotte Coffey
    Editor
    The Gaze
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 2, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    10 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Columbia University
Director - Charlotte Coffey, Malayka Toure