Private Project

I Knew Her As Mandy

Based on a true story. A daughter recounts gradually losing her mother to addiction.

  • Aurora Jimenez
    Director
    Lessons From My Mother, Florence USA
  • Aurora Jimenez
    Writer
    Lessons From My Mother, Florence USA
  • Aurora Jimenez
    Producer
    Lessons From My Mother. Florence USA
  • Edgar Nuñez
    Producer
  • Aislinn Cossio
    Key Cast
    "Stella (Teen)"
  • Shanna Forrestall
    Key Cast
    "Mandy"
  • Lynnea Morales
    Key Cast
    "Stella (Child)"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 31, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    3,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Blackmagic, Sony A6300
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Cerritos College
Director Biography - Aurora Jimenez

First generation Mexican-American. Los Angeles based writer and director. Proud mom and wife.

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Director Statement

It is my true hope we stop damaging our children.

This story was brought to me by someone who wanted to tell her story of abuse. I was honored to be trusted with depicting it for her. I hope I did her justice.