My Sister, Harper

Harper, a recent high school graduate who also happens to be on the autistic spectrum, visits her older sister Charlotte for the weekend. What Harper doesn't know is that after this weekend her family will be moving her to an assisted living facility for young adults with disabilities. As a result, the two sisters discover a bond that cannot be broken.

  • Lucinda Hirschfeld
    Director
    Roughing It, 'Til Four, Spit It Out Margot, Ensemble
  • Marisa Torelli Pedevska
    Writer
  • Gerardo Garcia
    Producer
  • Abby Boyle
    Cinematographer
  • Abby Boyle
    Editor
  • Gerardo Garcia
    Sound Design
  • Zack Hernandez
    Composer
  • Katie Boland
    Key Cast
    "Charlotte"
    Lolz-ita, Long Story, Short, The Master
  • Tal Anderson
    Key Cast
    "Harper"
    Atypical, The Hope and the Hopeless
  • Nana Visitor
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Dramedy
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 20, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Lucinda Hirschfeld

Hey there! My name is Lucy Hirschfeld and I am a current Senior studying Film and Television Production at USC's School of Cinematic Arts. I serve as the co-president of USC's largest film organization, Film and Television Writers of USC (FTW), and I'm also a part of a USC sketch comedy group called Fourth Quarter All-Stars. I direct, produce, and write short films ranging from drama to sketch comedy.

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Director Statement

I created My Sister, Harper in order to shine light on an issue not often discussed: the lack of opportunities for people with both mental and physical disabilities to live an independent and enriched life as they enter adulthood. I have a 19-year-old brother with Autism and something that is always on my mind is how will his learning and growth continue after he graduates from his high school. Let's give more of our attention to neurodiversity inclusion!