Private Project

IN MY OWN LITTLE CORNER: THE FILM

IN MY OWN LITTLE CORNER: THE FILM is a vulnerable, autobiographical play filmed live with music and dance, breathing life into a transformative story of introspection and acceptance centered around mental health.

Veteran stage and screen actor Chryssie Whitehead (Chicago, A Chorus Line, West Side Story film) unravels a Bipolar II diagnosis at age 38, peeling back layers of memory, silence, and family history. Through voice, movement, and visceral storytelling, Whitehead uncovers truths from her past through confronting generational trauma, fighting stigma, and eventually forgiving —not as narration, but as lived, embodied nonfiction.

Crafted for the screen with theatrical intensity and emotional intimacy, IMOLC is a personal yet universally relatable story that touches you deep in your core. This film is a raw, yet healing experience that will leave audience members with compassion and hope.

  • Joy Kilpatrick
    Director
  • Chryssie Whitehead
    Writer
    1st time writer
  • Kirsten Wrinkle
    Producer
    1st time Lead Executive Producer
  • Anant Das
    Producer
    Broadway's SMASH, HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO
  • Lauren Barette
    Producer
    1st time Associate Producer
  • Chryssie Whitehead
    Producer
    1st time Co-Lead Producer
  • Chryssie Whitehead
    Key Cast
    Broadway's A CHORUS LINE, CHICAGO & WEST SIDE STORY Film
  • Nick Wilders
    Key Cast
    Broadway's COMPANY, WICKED
  • Chris Riley
    Impact Producer
  • Project Type:
    Other
  • Genres:
    Performance Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 25 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    June 6, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    240,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Joy Kilpatrick

Joy Kilpatrick is a New York-based director that continues to dominate the commercial food space with her evocative cinematic aesthetic. Singular in her ability to tell a full-bodied story within tiny, macro moments, Kilpatrick presents familiar things in unfamiliar ways. Her rich visual style can be seen in previous work for commercial clients like Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Kraft, Starbucks, and Nestle, as well as in the film space where she served on the second-unit ‘Chop’ team for John Wells’ 2015 drama Burnt, starring Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller. Joy effortlessly translates the language of food to create deeply authentic and human stories that make unforgettable onscreen moments. Because she brings passion and excitement to every shoot, Joy is known as a true collaborator who can be relied on to enhance any concept. More at https://prettybird.co/us/talent/creators/joy-kilpatrick/brand-content/

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