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Little Lou

'Little Lou' follows 12-year-old Lou Kene, the middle child of a fractured family living in rural Texas. Lou's father Frank has a history of ex-wives, creating the dysfunctional dynamic of the home as Lou never gets the chance to bond with a mother figure. Franks desire for a son (and his subsequent disappointment) fuels his hatred for his daughters, Lou in particular. His third marriage to Lilla introduces her teen daughter Spencer to the family, a kind-hearted, spunky girl who connects with the girls as their older sister. The absence of a mother figure and Frank's harsh parenting style leads to a deep bond between the siblings. Spencer becomes the unlikely glue that then holds the fragile family together, keeping Lou in high spirits despite her environment. However, as Frank and Lilla begin to build up resentment towards one another, it is revealed to Lou that a divorce between the two would take Spencer away from her. The film crescendos with a confrontation between Lou and her father, ending with a dramatic turn of events.

  • Laine Clair
    Director
    The Charity Case, Initiation, Mine
  • Antoine Audonnet
    Producer
    Innominate
  • Lily Sykes
    Key Cast
    "Lou Kene"
  • Unobtrusive Films
    Production Company
    Innominate
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Thriller, Coming of Age
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 17, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    New Zealand
  • Country of Filming:
    New Zealand
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Unobtrusive Films
    Distributor
    Country: New Zealand
    Rights: All Rights
Director - Laine Clair
Director Statement

I’m Laine Clair and i’ve been writing and directing my own films for over a year. I’ve released three films so far, and my latest project, Little Lou, is my biggest one yet. It’s a film I’m really proud of, especially because it’s being made on a tiny budget with a team of talented teenagers. I fell in love with the filmmaking process right from my first project, The Charity Case. Being behind the camera is where I feel most at home, and I’m excited to keep telling stories through film.