Marionette
When shy teenager Ruth, a member of a youth theatre group, helps a younger girl navigate her unexpected first period, she is pushed to find her voice and offer the guidance she never thought she could give. Marionette is a heartwarming short film that explores how menstruation can unite all genders, ignite personal growth, and celebrates the strength of being female.
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Edie MolesDirectorUnderbelly
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Edie MolesWriterUnderbelly
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Rachel Clear BurtonProducerUnderbelly, Bleujyowa, Mercy
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Rick Joaquim SASCDirector of PhotographyCan You See Us?, Five Tiger, Stay Calm
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Beth BradfieldKey Cast"Ruth"Malory Towers
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Helena BelloKey Cast"Changeling"
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Hunter De Valle MarfoKey Cast"Huntsman"
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Zachary SwartlandKey Cast"Knight"
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Sami Al DahhanKey Cast"Fox"
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Luie Al DahhanKey Cast"Hare"
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Katie AbbottKey Cast"Julie"
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Sam HalpennyKey Cast"Peter"
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:15 minutes
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Completion Date:August 6, 2024
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Production Budget:21,000 GBP
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Edie Moles (Independent Talent Group) is a young Writer/Director from London. Her first short was a “harrowing” social-realist drama; ‘Underbelly’ which was awarded Best Film and Best New Talent at the BFI Future Film Festival 2023. Her work follows stories of young people in the UK touched by issues of reproductive health.
I wanted to create a film for young people that demystifies menstruation and reduces its stigma. But Marionette isn’t just about biology— it’s about diversity, inclusivity, and self-confidence. While many coming-of-age films focus on teenage cruelty, Marionette highlights the immense capacity young people have to be kind.