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Glass Parachutes

This film follows Maria as she learns to embrace and except her differences. After being enticed by a man and a world of color, she crawls through the TV and into a world of color and freedom.

  • Margaret Owens
    Director
    Cultish, Second Generation Grudge, Emily Gresham and The Monster Within
  • Margaret Owens
    Writer
    Cultish, Second Generation Grudge, Emily Gresham and The Monster Within
  • Konise Millender
    Producer
    Cultish, Second Generation Grudge, Emily Gresham and The Monster Within
  • Victoria Pate
    Key Cast
  • TJ Smith
    Key Cast
  • Charlotte Delaney-Riggs
    Key Cast
  • Tristan Riggs
    Key Cast
  • Sarah Scarborough
    Assistant Director
  • Alaura Harrelson
    Production Designer
  • Kate Adams
    UPM
  • Andrew Nunn
    Camera OP
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Formalist
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 11, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • River City Underground Film Festival
    San Antonio, TX
    United States
    Best High School Short Film
  • Austin Student Film Festival
    Austin, TX
    United States
    May 12, 2018
    North American Premiere
    Director's Choice Award
  • 800lb Film Festival
    San Antonio, TX
    United States
    May 15, 2018
  • San Antonio Film Festival
    San Antonio
    United States
    August 9, 2018
Director Biography - Margaret Owens

Margaret Owens is a 18 year old filmmaker from San Antonio, TX. She loves to tell stories and knows where things look their best. She currently attends North East School of the Arts for Film and has been accepted into the photography program at Watkins College of Art and Design.

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Director Statement

Glass Parachutes is a passion project of mine. I had learned so much since my last project and I couldn't wait to put all of my new skills into action. I am extremely pleased with how the film turned out. I truly believe it is one of my most creative films to date.