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Pointé de Couture

“Pointé de Couture” is a musical retelling and deconstruction of Charles Perrault’s classic tale of “Cendrillon” or “Cinderella” without the magic. Rose, a dressmaker, frustrated with her designs being accredited to a “Fairy Godmother”, seeks to be acknowledged as her childhood friend Ella has used Rose’s designs to achieve her personal goals of becoming a princess.

The International Narrative Deconstruction Authority Fairytale Investigation Bureau has some questions for Rose. We take a journey through time to discover what could have actually occurred while exploring the dynamics of friendship, honesty, and giving credit where credit is due. “Pointé de Couture” is autobiographical in nature, as the artist draws from personal experiences to create a fresh narrative in this rotoscope style live-action short film.

  • Carol Higgins
    Director
  • Carol Higgins
    Writer
  • Carol Higgins
    Producer
  • Carol Higgins
    Key Cast
    "Rose, Ella, Rina"
  • Tiana H
    Key Cast
    "Ella (voice)"
  • Solojane
    Key Cast
    "Rina (voice)"
  • Teddy B
    Key Cast
    "Young Rose and Mother (singing)"
  • Elliot H
    Key Cast
    "Detective Verity"
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Musical, Animation, Rotoscope, Satire, Science Fiction, Autobiography
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 5, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English, French
  • Shooting Format:
    23mm, Rotoscope/Filterscope
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Arizona State University
Director Biography - Carol Higgins

Carol Higgins is an American Interdisciplinary Artist known for creating musical short films that challenge stereotypes. Her work is characterized by colorful imagery, artistic alchemy, and instrumental music composition.

Carol was born in Alexandria, Virginia, where she was involved in various performing arts activities during her school years. She began composing music in high school and studied information technology in the U.S. Army.

Carol has a background in fashion design, garment production, screenwriting, photography, cake decorating, sugar crafting, and dance. She recently earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance from Arizona State University, where she was awarded the Outstanding Undergraduate Award by ASU's New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.

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