A Meal With Dad
Haunted by a past that never was, Justine gets a lesson in cooking and family ties from an unexpected source.
Based on the brain's ability to incorporate new information each time it calls up a memory, this film explores the healing possibilities --for an individual and a family--of revisiting and reinterpreting past experiences.
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Brittany AlsotDirector
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Brittany AlsotWriter
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Maximillian DavisKey CastR/Evolve, Heart Breaks Open
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Sheila HoulahanKey Cast
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Emily Jo TestaKey Cast
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Brody WillisDirector of Photography
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Arlo BallardEditor
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Drama, LGBT
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Runtime:15 minutes 1 second
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Completion Date:August 11, 2016
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Production Budget:20,000 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:4K 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
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Grand Rapids Feminist Film FestivalGrand Rapids
United States
October 23, 2016
World Premiere -
Chi-Town Multicultural Film FestivalChicago
United States
November 4, 2016
Chicago Premiere
Honorable Mention -
Indianapolis LGBT Film FestivalIndianapolis
United States
November 11, 2016 -
QCinema Fort WorthFort Worth
United States
November 10, 2016 -
Shelburne Falls Fabulous Fringe FestShelburne Falls
United States
February 11, 2017 -
Chicago Feminist Film FestivalChicago
United States
March 1, 2017 -
Kashish Mumbai Internation Queer Film FestivalMumbai
India
May 24, 2017
International/India Premiere -
North Carolina Lesbian and Gay Film FestivalDurham
United States
August 10, 2017 -
Pride Film FestivalChicago
United States
October 10, 2017 -
WOTN Anniversary ShowcaseChicago
United States
March 25, 2018
Brittany is a queer, feminist, anti-racist filmmaker focused on creating inclusive, empathetic working environments for the cast and crew. She believes in the healing power of storytelling and art that represents the outsider experience. She started her career in Seattle and now lives and works in her native Chicago.
Filmography: "Tides" (2016) is a five-minute silent film exploring love, anxiety, and lust through dance. It was the official selection of Filmslang (Lexington), TWIST Queer Film Festival (Seattle), and Pride Films and Plays' Queer Bits III (Chicago).
At the heart of this film is a woman's struggle to heal from her past and form new connections with important people in her life. We wanted to tell a story that, while dealing in part with identity issues, recognizes queer as only one part of a person's identity and experience.
This film was conceived and produced with the guiding principle of queer and people of color representation both behind and in front of the camera. We put together a cast and crew who was largely queer-identifying, POC, and aligned with our feminist values. The culture on set was intentionally designed to create a safe, respectful space where everyone can bring their authentic selves, collaborate fully, and do their best work.