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.
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Lucinda HirschfeldDirectorRoughing It, 'Til Four, Spit It Out Margot, Ensemble
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Marisa Torelli PedevskaWriter
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Gerardo GarciaProducer
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Abby BoyleCinematographer
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Abby BoyleEditor
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Gerardo GarciaSound Design
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Zack HernandezComposer
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Katie BolandKey Cast"Charlotte"Lolz-ita, Long Story, Short, The Master
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Tal AndersonKey Cast"Harper"Atypical, The Hope and the Hopeless
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Nana VisitorKey Cast"Mom"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Genres:Drama, Dramedy
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Runtime:5 minutes 55 seconds
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Completion Date:December 20, 2020
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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
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.
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!