Experiencing Interruptions?

The Crossing

Life takes its toll on a woman when confronted with losing everything. What happens after an unexpected exchange with a stranger?

  • Roxanna Lewis
    Director
  • Roxanna Lewis
    Writer
  • Roxxiedanz Productions Inc
    Producer
  • Cote de Pablo
    Key Cast
    NCIS, The Jury, The 33, Prototype, The Dovekeepers
  • Vivienne Leheny
    Key Cast
    Killer Outbreaks, After the Wedding, Kurtis, Limbo
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 15, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Saint Augustine Film Festival
    Saint Augustine, FL
    United States
    North America Premiere
    Official Selection
  • The Indie Gathering Internatiional Film Festival
    Cleveland, OH
    United States
    Award Winner
  • Southeast Regional Film Festival
    Jacksonville, FL
    United States
    Award Winning
  • Cindependent Film Festival
    Cincinnati, OH
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Rome Independent Prisma Awards
    Rome, Italy
    Italy
    Official Selection
  • Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase
    Fort Worth, TX
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Miami Independent Film Festival
    Miami, FL
    United States
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Roxanna Lewis

Roxanna Lewis makes her directing debut with “The Crossing.” Roxanna is the founder of Roxxiedanz Productions and has worked extensively in stage, dance and film as an international director-choreographer, producer, dancer, actress and writer. Roxanna’s work delves into the shadows of the human psyche and social justice issues addressing themes of transformation and healing. Her work has been performed on Broadway, across the US and Europe. Roxanna is currently working on a film project centered on prison reform and co-writing a book on the phenomenon of mind-body healing. Visit her and read her blog at www.roxannalewis.com

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Director Statement

I am honored to have cast Cote de Pablo (NCIS) and Vivienne Leheny, both of whom embody the grit, grace, and transcendent magic of daily life in NYC. The international cast and crew is 80% female. At this critical time where political and ethnic division tear at society, it is vital that we walk through life wide awake and welcoming of unexpected touchstone experiences as personal catalysts for change, large and small.

Standing at the corner of W. 18th & 7th in NYC, an elderly blind man grabbed my arm, and without words, urged me to help him cross the busy intersection. As we crossed the street in silence, the energy of our connection was palpable.  The old gentleman asked me to continue walking with him. For over 2 miles he recounted his raw life story of love, tragedy and hope. From this stranger, I received the gifts of perspective and clarity. The initial non-verbal connection with the stranger came at a critical time in my life and was so profound it seemed to etch itself into my soul and became the inspiration for The Crossing.