“A standing Sunday lunch is born after a grandmother
invites herself over to her granddaughter’s fifth-floor walk-up.”
Short Film. 19 minutes. USA. 2024
Written and Directed by Hillary Carrigan
Natalie (Lead): Kelly McCready
Nana (Lead): Pepi Streiff
Original Film Composition: Skyler Hagner
Featuring music from Joe Kaplow
Featuring artwork from Brolga, Carol Diamond, Deming King Harriman
Director of Photography: Michael Kohlbrenner
Colorist: David Franzo
Finishing: Harbor Picture Company NY
Camera: Red Digital Cinema Komodo 6k
Editing: AVID Media Composer 2022.12
“A testament to the power of simplicity in storytelling…
a must-watch for those who appreciate films that offer a blend of warmth, wisdom, and heartfelt human connections. ”
Awards:
2023, Inwood Art Works Filmmaker Fund Recipient
2023, The Creative Heights Society Grant Recipient
2023, Toronto International Women Film Festival: Best Female Editor
2024, Independent Shorts Awards: Best Original Story
2024, Independent Shorts Awards: Best First Time Director
2024, Independent Shorts Awards: Best Women Short
2024, Independent Shorts Awards: Best Acting Duo (Pepi Streiff & Kelly McCready)
Festivals:
Dalmatia Film Festival | Split, Croatia
Independent Shorts Awards | Los Angeles, CA (USA)
Inwood Film Festival | New York City, NY (USA)
Montreal Women Film Festival | Montreal, Canada
New York Odyssey Film Festival | New York City, NY (USA)
Norwalk Film Festival | Norwalk, CT (USA)
The Bridgeport Film Fest | Bridgeport, CT (USA)
The Women’s Independent Film & Television Festival | Boston, MA (USA)
Toronto International Women Film Festival | Toronto, Canada
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Best Editor: Hillary Carrigan (NANA)
https://www.torontofilmmagazine.com/post/toronto-women-film-festival-to-cinema
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May 2024
[winner] Best First Time Female Director: Hillary Carrigan
[winner] Best Acting Duo: Pepi Streiff and Kelly McCready
[winner] Best Original Story: Hillary Carrigan
