Querencia

A woman struggling with her mental health must reconnect with her inner child in order to heal.
Director: Samantha Dragone

  • Samantha Lucille Dragone
    Director
    Run, Bait
  • Samantha Lucille Dragone
    Writer
    The D20 Menace
  • Corey Davis
    Producer
  • Kia Rush
    Key Cast
    "Sheila"
  • Luis Rosado
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Linden"
  • Marlyssa Guest
    Key Cast
    "Younger Sheila"
  • Tara Gause
    First AD
  • Vyvy Thai
    Director of Photography
  • Alexandra Young
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Maria Morales-Perez
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • Tyra Holmes
    Gaffer
  • Jared Saucedo
    Script Supervisor
  • Keene Walker
    Audio Mixer
  • Dallas Norfleet
    Boom Operator
  • Nick Williams
    Lighting Technician
  • Terrell Howard
    Lighting Technician
  • Tara Gause
    Editors
  • Keene Walker
    Editors
  • Byron Flashey
    Production Assistants
  • Eden Bethel
    Production Assistants
  • Hannah Haigler
    Production Assistants
  • Erin Dallas
    Production Assistants
  • Michelle Carter
    Production Assistants
  • Vicente Varela-Gomez
    Set Photographer
  • Alicia Lyons
    Grip
  • Chris Darna
    Sound Designers
  • Ariana Jones
    Sound Designers
  • Tile Mothobi
    Sound Designers
  • Dallas Norfleet
    Colorists
  • Alexandra Young
    Colorists
  • Alexandra Young
    Motion Graphics
  • Samantha Dragone
    Motion Graphics
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 27, 2023
  • 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:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Clayton State University
Director Biography - Samantha Lucille Dragone

Samantha Dragone is a young aspiring filmmaker with an affinity for screenwriting. She uses storytelling as a means of exploring topics that are rarely seen in the media and put an emphasis on mental health. Past works of hers include Querencia, Run, and Bait.

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Director Statement

I like to focus on often underdeveloped areas of film. Mental Health is very important to me, and I created this project when I was struggling greatly with my own. It means so much to me to see it come to fruition, and I am grateful for the chance, as well as the amazing people who helped make it happen.