Touched
A young woman, Dylan, has a seemingly perfect college lifestyle; lives in a party house with her best friend, drinks by the pool, and has the perfect guy. But underneath it all, she struggles with post traumatic stress disorder, caused by a sexual assault that happened her freshman year. She’s met her dream guy - but hasn’t kissed him yet, because she's secretly terrified of getting triggered again. But at tonight's party, she decides to try. Dylan will have to make a choice: keep her past a secret or open up about the memories that plague her.
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Virginia TuckerDirectorBottoms, The Last Champion, General Hospital, Nightmare Tenant
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Virginia TuckerWriter
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Jency GriffinProducerBlaze, Daisy and Smiling Jack, Last Light, Madeline's Oil,
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Rachel HemsleyProducerWhen Jeff Tried to Save the World, CODA, The Dark Web
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Daniel BrandtProducerI Love My Dad
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Maddie NicholsKey Cast"Dylan "Emergency, Jumanji, Hawaii Five-O, 9-1-1
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Lo GrahamKey Cast"Sarah "Filthy Rich, Scream Queens, NCIS: New Orleans
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Alexander BiglaneKey Cast"Cade"Hot Summer Nights, The Perfect Date, Gothic Harvest
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Valeska LinerKey Cast"Lola "
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:9 minutes 16 seconds
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Completion Date:January 1, 2023
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Production Budget:10,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
"Touched" is Virginia's directorial debut, which she also wrote. Her many years in front of the camera lead Virginia to writing and directing. In 2023, she can be seen in Bottoms, directed by Shiva Baby’s Emma Seligman and produced by Elizabeth Banks, which will headline SXSW festival. She and can be seen on many shows such as General Hospital, Code Black, Criminal Minds, and many more. Her recent film credits include, "The Last Champion," with Cole Hauser which reached #1 on Apple Dramas. Virginia lives in Los Angeles and Louisiana.
This film was made with 75% female crew and women in key positions as the director, writer, producers, editor, and lead cast. The purpose of this film is to give hope to any woman who's experienced a sexual assault. The goal is to encourage them to open up, talk to someone, and get the help they need to heal. Virginia began writing and directing to help create the stories and roles for women she longed to see be made. Complex compelling stories that will inspire the next generation.