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We're All Alright

A short film about depression and the solidarity of female friendships.
Two childhood friends in their mid twenties live together in New York City, dealing with their inner demons, come to a crashing confrontation that may change the course of their relationship forever.
Amanda, the spontaneous & easy going friend, has found herself in isolation battling mental illness which she holds secret. Jamie, the over planning & result-driven friend, has lost her path in life. Both wanting support from the other, but neither wanting to admit they need help, end up in the living room of their apartment, revealing their bottled up feelings.

  • Madeline Stephenson
    Director
  • Stefanie Galler
    Writer
  • Katrina Atienza
    Producer
  • Stefanie Galler
    Producer
  • Stefanie Galler
    Key Cast
    "Amanda"
  • Stephanie Salgado
    Key Cast
    "Jamie"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 22, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    XAVC-S 4K UHD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Madeline Stephenson

Madeline is a director and screenwriter with a tendency towards drama, intrigue, and adventure. She began her formal education as a film student at NYU where she was awarded a grant to shoot her thesis film “Dream Lover.” This film went on to become the recipient of the Arkush Family Production Award.

Throughout her career as a filmmaker, she has had the opportunity to direct ten short films, including the neo-noir “Staten and Whiskey”, the post-apocalyptic drama “The Awful Thing”, and silent film tribute “Terry: The Serious Actor”, which went on to become an official selection at the Coney Island Film Festival, New Filmmakers NY, New Filmmakers LA, and the Roxy Underground Film Festival.

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Director Statement

Working on "We're All Alright" felt different from other projects I'd approached before. I knew I had a responsibility to women struggling with their own mental health. I wanted to represent depression in a way that was cathartic and ultimately triumphant. What resulted, I hope, is not only an ode to the grand romance of female friendship, but also an ode to love and understanding, and the idea that, no matter what, we are never truly alone.