World Premiere
Where We Begin
Shorts in Competition: Narrative
| USA | 19 MINUTES | EnglishDrama, Female Director(s), Music, Relationships, Female Screenwriter(s), Family Friendly, Other
The film follows the life of Sophia, who's near her end. Through dance performance the film sheds light on the many faces of love, life, and the pressures we place upon ourselves, and that others places upon us. This is a story of courage, perseverance, and the strength to endure all other obstacles.
Screening as part of Shorts: Gallery Opening
Screening as part of Shorts: Gallery Opening
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Mitsuyo Miyazaki
Mitsuyo Miyazaki's directorial thesis film Tsuyako won 43 awards including Best Female Filmmaker at the DGA Student Awards and the Future Filmmakers Award. The film qualified for the Oscars two years in a row. Currently she’s developing her first feature script.
Director
Mitsuyo Miyazaki
Screenwriter
Mitsuyo Miyazaki
Producer
Mitsuyo Miyazaki, Peter Maestrey, Yvonne Jimenez
Editor
Thomas A. Krueger
Associate Producer
Caliann Lum, Hiroki Fujiwara, Kipp Haward
Cinematographer
Aaron C. Smith
Production Designer
Giao-Chau Ly
Executive Producer
Shin Yamaguchi, Jeremy Robinsons, Ryuji Yamagata
Composer
MONO
Co-Producer
Jacob Halajian, Mark Richey
Sound Designer
Sung Rok Choi, Thomas Yount
Costume Designer
Melissa Pritchett
Make Up Designer
Jo Holand
Casting Director
Leo Alvarez
Cast
Iris Karina, Arielle Elonys, Derrick Butler, Rudolph R. Bowen, Kay Andersen, Jennie Grimes, Jeremiah Dangerfield,
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* Rush Tickets available at venue except for
Beacon Theatre
Beacon Theatre
Rush will be offered when advanced tickets for a screening or event are no longer available at venues
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The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
