Home From School

When a young girl, Naomi, comes home from school and finds that her Dad is working late, she must deal with adult tasks while finding time to do her school work. Her best friend, Rani, is there to help her and provide emotional support for issues she is having at school and the recent loss of her mother.

  • Angela Lavelle
    Director
  • Angela Lavelle
    Writer
  • Chase Boyajian
    Producer
  • Naomi Samansky
    Key Cast
    "Naomi"
    The Miracle Worker (Stage)
  • Rani Williams
    Key Cast
    "Rani"
  • Paul-Marie Gelbard
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 2, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2k
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Outstanding Achievement Award (Director – Female)
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Child/Young Actress
  • Prescott Film Festival
    Prescott, AZ
    United States
    October 14, 2021
    Jury Award for Best Narrative Short
  • Prescott Film Festival
    Prescott, AZ
    United States
    October 14, 2021
    Audience Choice Award
Director Biography - Angela Lavelle

Angela is a first time film director and a very experienced theater director. In 2007, she started the Banzerini House, a non-profit production company, in Phoenix, AZ and has also operated in Los Angeles. They provide therapeutic theatre and imaginative storytelling. Aimed at keeping the art of theatre alive and thriving; they provide a safe place for the community to express themselves while discovering their inner artist.

The Banzerini House provides educational performing arts programs in a professional theatre setting which allows our members to grow while pursuing their creative passions. Our programs allow members to take new paths and explore arts they might not have ever had the chance to explore.

Angela and Banzerini House want to extend their reach into film and beyond!

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