Dolly
Last week we attended the screening of Dolly, a short film from Blacksmith Productions that we worked on last fall. Lola starred in the film, Ryan worked his cinematography magic, and I was on set as the child wrangler/stunt coordinator/Lola’s proud mom, all at once!
The film was written and directed by Marcy Grams, who also plays the role of a mother, victim to an abusive partner. The goal of the film is to raise awareness about domestic abuse, and to encourage women in violent relationships to make a change, not only for themselves, but for their children.
We loved this project -- it's a cause we believe in, and an amazing short film. Major props to Jansel Hutton for Dolly's hair and make-up -- Savanah is a very convincing life-sized doll!
The film will screen at the WildSound Short Feedback Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, and the Sabaoth International Film Festival in Milano, Italy.
Here’s a :30 second teaser for the short film.
Writer/Director Marcy Grams with Lola
Some of the cast and crew from Dolly.
Pictured (left to right): Ron M. Elwell, Chris Audet, Alyssa Audet, Marcy Grams, Ryan Grams, Aleshia Mueller, Lola Leonetti, & Kylee Leonetti.