Private Project

Who I Am

Just as it only takes a spark to start a fire, it only takes one chance encounter to reinvigorate a forgotten and abandoned dream. Inspired by true events, this is a story about a young woman reflects back on how she traded away her dream to be a professional ballet dancer for a corporate career, only to discover years later that despite her best attempts, her passion and love for dance never died.

  • Dan Hewitt Owens
    Director
  • Jaimy Rose Gardner
    Writer
  • Chelsy Leigh Jackson
    Producer
  • Jaimy Rose Gardner
    Key Cast
  • Scott Headland
    Key Cast
  • Leilani Meninga
    Key Cast
  • Suzanne Froix
    Key Cast
  • Rahsaan Calvin Paris White
    Key Cast
  • Jesus Cadenas
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Experimental, Dance
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 1, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Brilliant Women in Film, Film Festival
    New Orleans
    United States
    April 22, 2023
    New Orleans, LA
    Finalist - Best Indie Short Film
  • Focus International Film Festival
    Las Vegas, NV
    United States
    January 21, 2023
    Las Vegas, NV Premiere
    Silver Award: Drama Short; Silver Award: Drama Short Director; Silver Award: Drama Short Lead Actress
  • Cult Critic Movie Awards
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    January 3, 2023
    Best Producer; Critic's Choice Best Director; Best Actress; Best Supporting Actress; Outstanding Achievement Best Supporting Actor; Best Short Film
  • Calcutta International Cult Film Festival
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 27, 2022
    Best Short Script; Outstanding Achievement Best Actress; Best Supporting Actor; Best Supporting Actress; Critic's Choice Best International Short Film; Critic's Choice Best Cinematography
  • Black Swan international Film Festival
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 15, 2022
    Asia Premiere
    Best Actress; Best Supporting Actor; Best Supporting Actress; Outstanding Achievement Best Short Film; Outstanding Achievement Best Short Script; Best Cinematography
  • Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards
    Santa Barbara, CA
    United States
    December 14, 2022
    Semi-Finalist: Best Short Film Script
  • Cordillera International Film Festival
    Reno, NV
    United States
    July 30, 2022
    North American Premiere
    Finalist - Best Short Script
Director Biography - Dan Hewitt Owens

Dan Hewitt Owens has over 50 years in the film industry and has won awards for Directing, Acting, Producing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, & Editing. He has directed Full Length Films, TV Episodes, Short Films, TV Commercials, & Training Films. As an actor, Dan has Starred in films, Guest Starred on TV Episodes, Supporting Roles in Major Motion Pictures with Oscar winners. His box office is 150 million dollars worldwide.

He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.

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