The Beauty That Lies Within

Anneliese is a young woman struggling with a negative body image. As time goes on, she learns what it really means to be a woman.

  • Alexandra Duran
    Director
  • Alexandra Duran
    Writer
  • Alexandra Duran
    Producer
  • Karina Duran
    Key Cast
    "Anneliese"
  • Alexandra Duran
    Cinematographer
  • Alexandra Duran
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 13, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • ConnectHER Film Festival
    Austin, Texas
    United States
    July 25, 2021
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Alexandra Duran

Alexandra Duran is currently a sophomore in high school from Rogers, Arkansas. She has a passion for film and enjoys being creative. She wants to continue bringing stories to life and advocating for important causes.

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Director Statement

I made this film to show the effects that social media has on women, especially emphasizing that there are unrealistic beauty standards. Everyone is different and no one is meant to fit into the "standards" that social media portrays.