USA | 19 MINUTES | English |

WHERE WE BEGIN

Drama, 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

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,

CONTACTS

Print Source

Jacob Halajian
Los Angeles, 90039
Phone: 818 269 8050
jhalajian@gmail.com

International Sales Contact

Peter Maestrey
Kamma Pictures Inc.
Los Angeles, 91423
Phone: 305 297 9668
petermaez@gmail.com

Press Contact

Carla Davis
Phone: 347 921 2832
newyorkcarla@gmail.com

US Sales Contact

Peter Maestrey
Kamma Pictures Inc.
Los Angeles, 91423
Phone: 305 297 9668
petermaez@gmail.com

Shorts in Competition: Narrative

World Premiere

WHERE WE BEGIN

CAST & CREDITS

Directed by Mitsuyo Miyazaki

CONTACTS