Plug It Up

A self-conscious 14-year-old and her cheeky best friend must decipher the mystery of putting on a tampon for the very first time.

  • Diana Abousaleh
    Director
  • Diana Abousaleh
    Writer
  • Becca Spencer
    Producer
  • Maya Perkins
    Key Cast
    "Mia "
  • Paris Chanel
    Key Cast
    "Jess "
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 22 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 24, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Diana Abousaleh

Diana Abousaleh is Syrian-Venezuelan independent writer/filmmaker, mental health advocate, and educator based in Texas. She insists that writing is a journey, and not a destination. That being said, she loves to encourage writers to aim for progress, not perfection. She is passionate about amplifying unique SWANA voices and experiences through her monthly newsletter titled Screenwriting &. Diana loves writing grounded sci-fi drama as well as stories that highlight themes of multiculturalism. She has provided script consulting experience to several festivals and production companies including Eclectic Pictures, Televisa USA, BlueCat Competition, International Screenwriters Association and most recently, the Emmy-nominated indie web series, “WASHED”. Her work has been selected to participate in New York's Cinephilia Productions (Film Development workroom for African & Middle Eastern filmmakers) and in Stowe Story Labs. This summer she will also be participating the Mosalsalat Screenwriters Lab of the Royal Film Commission of Jordan. She has a Bachelor's in Radio/TV/ and Film and a Master's in Entertainment Business.

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Director Statement

I remember my first period: I was 11 and I was convinced that bleeding from any vagina = inevitable death. And, of course, I was overly dramatic about it. The discomfort. The cramps. The fatigue. The back pain. All of it is important to talk about, especially with those who are experiencing periods for the first time and have no idea what they are doing. The goal is not just to normalize period talk, but also talk about periods before they happen!