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Layers of the Matryoshka

An Autistic teen finds his voice through the encouragement of a therapist. Inspired by Bee's brother who is on the spectrum.

  • Bee Kanofsky
    Director
  • Bee Kanofsky
    Writer
  • Bee Kanofsky
    Producer
  • Bee Kanofsky
    Key Cast
    "The Therapist"
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 14, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    0 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 - Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Greater Lehigh Valley Film Festival
    Behlehem, PA
    United States
    March 14, 2022
    Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Bee Kanofsky


Bee Kanofsky is a literary artist from Pennsylvania. She’s an experimental poet, librettist, filmmaker, and playwright. When she’s not writing she loves to take walks with her dad and collects walking sticks along the way. Bee lives with her family and her two cats Horchata and Mochi. She is going to attend Bard College in the fall.

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Director Statement

This film is about an Autistic teen who finds his authentic voice through the help of a therapist.