Survivor! 98 Second Stories
Survivor! 98 Second Stories is about the courage and conviction of 21 contemporary artists who participated in a public art project to help prevent sexual violence in the United States.
Winner of Best New Director at The Mediterranean Film Festival in Cannes, Elizabeth Tobias, amplifies her fusion of art, activism, and filmmaking to share this short documentary created from a live performance directed by Tobias for Diverse Art LA at The Los Angeles Art Show.
Please be advised: Film is recommended for mature audiences and contains language which some viewers may find distressing.
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Elizabeth TobiasDirector
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Elizabeth TobiasWriter
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Elizabeth TobiasProducer
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Elizabeth TobiasKey Cast"Self"
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Dawniel Carlock StewartKey Cast"Self"
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Naomi TaraKey Cast"Self"
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Smile GarciaKey Cast"Self"
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Tara GravissKey Cast"Self"
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Ryan FreezeKey Cast"Self"
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CocoKey Cast"Self"
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Robyn AlatorreKey Cast"Self"
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Aliza BejaranoKey Cast"Self"
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Catherine SingerKey Cast"Self"
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Jennifer KorsenKey Cast"Self"
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Kayla CloonanKey Cast"Self"
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Felis StellaKey Cast"Self"
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Ciana LeeKey Cast"Self"
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YolieKey Cast"Self "
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Ruthy JaneKey Cast"Self"
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JessicaKey Cast"Self"
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Jen SnoeyinkKey Cast"Self"
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Joi ColeKey Cast"Self"
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Alexandria YaljKey Cast"Self"
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Kellie GillespieKey Cast"Self"
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Jason Jenn, Vojislav RadVideography and Editing
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Judith Essex, Wes Chester, Peter Mays, Kristine SchomakerSpecial Thanks
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Tara J. AtkinsonComposer, Cellist
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Genres:Women's Rights, Sexual Assault, #MeToo, Human Rights, Spoken Word, Short Documentary, ArtFilm
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Runtime:14 minutes 12 seconds
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Completion Date:May 28, 2019
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Production Budget:8,000 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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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Mediterranean Film Festival CannesCannes
France
November 30, 2019
Cannes Debut
Best New Director -
Impact Doc AwardsSan Diego, CA
United States
July 31, 2019
Winner Special Recognition Award -
In(Justice) For All FIlm FestivalChicago, IL
United States
October 3, 2019
Official Selection -
We Choose Art, A Feminist PerspectiveLos Angeles, CA
United States
May 28, 2019
Official Selection -
Rome Prisma AwardsRome
Italy
January 31, 2020
Official Selection -
Compassion Film FestivalCarbondale, CO
United States
August 7, 2020
Official Selection -
Madrid Film AwardsMadrid
Spain
January 15, 2021
Semi-Finalist
Winner of Best New Director at The Mediterranean Film Festival Cannes, Elizabeth Tobias has always been a risk-taker.
As a filmmaker, artist and therapist, Tobias has prepared through years of activism, education and art exhibits to create game-changing films and live performances that confront some of the most serious issues of contemporary life.
Tobias has opened hearts and minds, assisted with mental health issues, addressed and offered relief from traumas. And running like a thread throughout her career is her unique ability as artist and advocate to address cultural and societal issues that impact a broader audience as well as affecting smaller groups and individuals. “I work to engage audiences with me in a process that helps to bring awareness to very sensitive issues … I take these issues very seriously, whether I am working in a private or public venue.”
Survivor! 98 Second Stories is a strong continuation of her multifaceted approach to art and therapeutic transformation. Tobias' advocacy on this sexual assault and interpersonal violence has received commendation from Sen. Kamala Harris.
Thank you so much for viewing Survivor! 98 Second Stories. Creating and sharing this film is one of the greatest honors of my life.
This filmed lived performance is about the courage and conviction of 21 diverse contemporary artists who created a project to reduce the statistic that a sexual assault occurs 98 seconds in America.
We have gone from #MeToo to #WeToo and we found our voice. We hope that all who view the film will also make this choice. We believe you.
Respectfully,
Elizabeth Tobias