Modern Woman

"Modern Woman" is about a young woman in her early twenties and her search for fulfillment in a world full of competing voices--through friends, partners, advertisements, all with a different perspective on what will bring her happiness.

  • Avery Chung
    Director
  • Kate Winterbauer
    Writer
  • Emily Harari
    Writer
  • Julia Apffel
    Writer
  • Avery Chung
    Writer
  • Amy Chiu
    Producer
  • Niki Iyer
    Producer
  • Danielle Altizio
    Key Cast
    "Leah"
  • Komi Gbeblewou
    Key Cast
    "Sam"
  • Kim Huynh
    Key Cast
    "Carolyn"
  • Nick Burt
    Key Cast
    "Nick"
  • Avery Chung
    Editor/Colorist
  • Noah Koppel
    Original Score
  • Devon Lui
    Sound Design & Mixing
  • Tara James
    Production Design
  • Madison Summerfield
    Costumes
  • Carlos Gonzalez
    Lighting Design
  • Nick Burt
    Lighting Design
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 16, 2020
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - UC Berkeley
Director Biography - Avery Chung

Avery Chung is a Bay Area based director, producer, and production designer.

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Director Statement

In an industry that often brushes aside the stories of women, I wanted to amplify female voices through a narrative driven by women, both in front and behind the camera. The script addresses issues that directly affect women, particularly those unique to those in their early twenties like our protagonist, Leah, as she attempts to navigate the adult world amidst conflicting voices about work, love, and life.

The film was led by women in the following departments: director, producers, writing team, production design, costumes, and over 50% of the crew are women.