Lucy
Lucy, a frightened and conflicted pregnant teenager has a monumental decision to make while simultaneously struggling to maintain her relationship with her religious father. The recent overturning of the constitutional protection for abortion in the U.S. which has galvanized attention on this subject around the world highlights the timeliness of this short film. Moreover, the real-life shockwaves caused by this polarizing ruling make films like “Lucy”, that grapple with these questions of abortion, privacy, bodily autonomy and others more crucial than ever.
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Jordana BleiwasDirector
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Jordana BleiwasWriter
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Jordana BleiwasProducer
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Michael Loccisano Jr.Producer
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Kate CrabtreeKey Cast"Lucy"
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Earl FetcherKey Cast"Lucy's Father"
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Massimo MarcheseDirector of Photography
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Cameron Joy GrayGrip/Electric
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Zaria FelixGrip/Electric
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Alexis BrownSound Mixer
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Patinya JeerapaetSound Mixer
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Runtime:13 minutes 16 seconds
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Completion Date:June 1, 2022
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Production Budget:1,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - Syracuse University
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LA Independent Women Film AwardsLos Angeles
United States
Best Student Film
Jordana Bleiwas is an Canadian independent filmmaker from Toronto, Ontario. While studying film at Syracuse University in New York, she has aimed to create films with female driven narratives on topics that are not seen in mainstream media. Her most recent short film, "Lucy", shares the story of a young woman and the struggles she faces with an unwanted pregnancy. Bleiwas aims to take her role as an auteur and help share untold female empowered stories.