Guardian

Gabby, a dysfunctional guardian angel struggling with addiction, fails miserably at her job of protecting her human assignment Derrik from the dangers of living on Earth. After yet another horrific accident that Gabby did nothing to prevent, Derrik summons the courage to fire her. Shocked, Gabby goes through stages of grief, revealing to Derrik exactly how she got to this low point in her existence, including her deepest and darkest secrets.

  • Christy Lee Hughes
    Director
    Jimmy Kimmel Live, This Changes Everything, CBS Comedy Showcase, Big Breakin, Geek USA,
  • Geoff Ryan
    Director of Photography
    Fray, Blood From Stone, Bringing the Galaxy Together
  • Christy Lee Hughes
    Key Cast
    "Gabby"
    Jimmy Kimmel Live, Big Breakin, CBS Comedy Showcase, Super Troopers, America Undercover
  • Bryan Kaplan
    Key Cast
    "Derrik"
    FBI, Fray, The Divide
  • Christy Lee Hughes
    Producer
    This Changes Everything, Jimmy Kimmel Live, CBS Comedy Showcase, Big Breakin, War of the Worlds
  • Bryan Kaplan
    Producer
    FBI, Fray, The Divide
  • Chriss Vincelette
    Producer
    Super Knocked Up, DXONE, Tandemic
  • Cole Quirk
    Producer
    Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Elmore Leonard adaptation, Scream, Resurrection, The 100, Edge of Internment
  • Matthew McLachlan
    Writer
    Adultish
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Supernatural, drama
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 15, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • The Garden State Film Festival
    Asbury Park
    United States
    March 26, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Arizona International Film Festival
    Tucson, Arizona
    United States
    April 30, 2022
    Arizona Premiere
    Official Selection
  • The Great Canadian Comedy Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    December 4, 2021
    Best Comedy Award
  • Nevada Women's Film Festival
    Las Vegas
    United States
    June 25, 2022
    Nevada Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Atlanta Shortfest
    Atlanta, Georgia
    United States
    June 25, 2022
    Atlanta Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Houston Comedy Film Festival
    Houston, Texas
    United States
    April 16, 2022
    Texas Premiere
    Best Director Finalist
  • San Francisco Indie Short Film Festival
    San Francisco
    United States
    July 31, 2021
    Best Actress Award
  • Die Laughing Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    May 6, 2022
    Best Actress Award
  • Bridge Fest Film Festival
    Vancouver
    Canada
    October 1, 2021
    Best Actress Award
  • California Women's Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    January 8, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Cinema Sisters International Film Festival
    Wilmington, North Carolina
    United States
    May 22, 2022
    North Carolina Premiere
    Official Selection
  • UPTILT
    Wilmington, North Carolina
    United States
    May 21, 2022
    North Carolina Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Onyko Films Awards
    Odessa
    Ukraine
    October 1, 2021
    Best Comedy Nominee
  • California Women's Film Festival
    Sherman Oaks
    United States
    July 16, 2022
    Official Selection
  • International Shorts Film Festival
    Melbourne
    Australia
    December 6, 2021
    Australian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Blastoff LA
    Los Angeles
    United States
    April 1, 2022
    Semi-Finalist
  • Best Shorts Competition
    La Jolla
    United States
    December 18, 2021
    Award of Merit -Women Filmmakers
  • Bridge Fest Film Festival
    Vancouver
    Canada
    October 1, 2021
    Best Comedy Award
  • New York Lift Off Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    July 4, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Paris Shorts Film Awards
    Paris
    France
    September 1, 2021
    Best Actress Award
  • Marina Del Rey Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    June 21, 2022
    Official Selection
  • London Worldwide Comedy Short Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    October 1, 2021
    Honorable Mention
  • LA Comedy Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    July 1, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Culver City Film Festival
    Culver City
    United States
    December 3, 2021
    Los Angeles Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Detroit SheTown Film Festival
    Detroit
    United States
    October 1, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift
    Toronto
    Canada
    October 15, 2021
    Best Comedy Award
  • Die Laughing Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    May 6, 2022
    Hollywood Premiere
    Best Comedy Award
  • Lake Placid Film Festival
    Lake Placid
    October 21, 2021
    New York Premiere
    Best Comedy Finalist
  • Lighthouse International Film Festival
    Long Beach Island
    United States
    June 4, 2021
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Los Angeles Lift Off Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    September 10, 2022
Director Biography - Christy Lee Hughes

Christy Lee Hughes is an award winning actor, writer, producer and Guardian is her directorial debut.

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Director Statement

During the pandemic, I have been reading plays in my living room. I loved the play, Guardian, written by Matthew McLachlan so much that I decided to option the rights with permission from the playwright to adapt the script and flip the gender of the lead character from male to female due to the lack of substantial roles for women in the entertainment industry. I produced it in on a shoestring budget during the pandemic, following all safety protocols to avoid covid. I am so excited to see where it takes us!