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MAMA MAMA

A young dissociated mother dealing with loss, grief, and a large furry dog. World premiere set for the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts. 2025.

  • Kerry Frances
    Director
  • Kerry Frances
    Writer
  • Kerry Frances
    Producer
  • Kevin Seamon
    Producer
    Elsbeth; Etoile; The Equalizer
  • Sally Northrop
    Producer
  • Kerry Frances
    Key Cast
    "Mama"
    Knives Out, Poker Face, Wake up Dead Man
  • Kim Berrios Lin
    Key Cast
    "Woman"
    Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, FBI, New Amsterdam
  • Jacklyn Collier
    Key Cast
    "Sister"
  • Axel Sadowsky
    Key Cast
    "Toddler"
    Poker Face
  • Chief
    Key Cast
    "Dog"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    drama, thriller
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 3 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 10, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Kerry Frances

Kerry Frances is an actress best known from KNIVES OUT, currently on Poker Face, and in the highly anticipated upcoming WAKE UP DEAD MAN. She is mentored on and off set by Oscar nominated writer and director Rian Johnson, and represented by Zero Gravity Management. MAMA MAMA is her first film, which she wrote, directed, starred in, and produced.

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Director Statement

MAMA MAMA came to me after two life changing experiences within two weeks: filming my first TV show with many women in leadership roles, who took time to pour into me, and losing my dog and best friend, Henry Bear. I found myself wondering what if it had been a human son I'd lost, while contemplating women's roles and identities in the industry and society, and suddenly realizing I could do anything I wanted. MAMA MAMA has changed my entire life, and flung open doors within the industry, powerfully affecting producers, showrunners, actors, directors, and more, who resonate with the story. I can't wait to keep making films, TV, and theatre. Thanks for taking the time to watch and consider my short.