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Bluestocking Film Series 2015
The Bluestocking Film Series returns to SPACE Gallery (http://space538.org) in Portland, Maine on July 17-18, 2015. This year we celebrate 5 years of bringing women in film to audiences from Maine and beyond!
Bluestocking Film Series is an exclusive showcase for short films by talented established and emerging filmmakers that feature fascinating, multifaceted female protagonists driving the story and leading the action. All films also pass the Bechdel Test.
This year's not-to-be-missed mix of hard-hitting drama and belly-laugh comedy includes a premiere of a first-time director from Maine and international films from Australia, UK, Ireland, Sweden, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Pakistan and Turkey.
Please note that the following is the screening order for each night running time for each show is approximate.
FRIDAY, JULY 17th 7:30 PM RUNNING TIME: 109 MINUTES (APPROX.)
GABI, Zoé Salicrup Junco (director) Puerto Rico Maine Premiere Synopsis: Gabi Padilla thrives in a life full of pleasure and independence. But after her mother's unexpected death, she is forced to return to her rural hometown a place where Gabi's sensual flair is not welcome.
OSVETA, Reggie Burrows Hodges (director) Maine, USA World Premiere not in competition Synopsis: Osveta explores the cycle of revenge and the consequences of self loathing.
SUNROOM, Lucy Griffin (director); Josie Hess (writer) Australia World Premiere Synopsis: 20-something Agnes must reconcile her sentimental attachment to her stuffed animals and dinosaur figurines with her notions of what it means to be a grown-up woman.
ALMA Y ESPERANZA, Itandehui Jansen (director) Mexico/Netherlands Maine Premiere Synopsis: Separated by language and culture, a young girl falls under the care of the grandmother she has never met.
MOTHER'S DAY, Nico Raineau (director); Lauren Schacher (co-writer) California, USA Maine Premiere Synopsis: An irresponsible 20-something is suddenly burdened with the task of having to care for a 6-year-old as she struggles not to lose her job and grapples with having to be responsible for once.
KNIT ONE, Clare Gray (director); Claire d'Este (writer) Australia U.S. Premiere Synopsis: Sadie's grief-fueled knitting obsession transforms her suburban world until there is just one thing left to knit.
GOING DOWN? Carol Capomaccio (director) Maine, USA Maine Premiere Synopsis: Straddling the line between life and death, Kat simultaneously experiences two versions of reality one on a beach where she lies unconscious and another trapped in an elevator with the lifeguard who is trying to save her.
GIRLS, Maureen O'Connell (director) Ireland U.S. Premiere Synopsis: Teenaged Mary looks for attention from her family and peers with explosive consequences.
SATURDAY, JULY 18th 7:30 PM RUNNING TIME: 96 MINUTES (APPROX.)
STÖVLARNA (THE BOOTS), Carin Bräck (director) Sweden World Premiere Synopsis: A pair of embroidered boots intertwines three stories of awkward encounters and grief.
HORNDOG, Natasha Berger (director) United Kingdom World Premiere Synopsis: Shunned 16-year-old Jess escapes into the world of a call-in radio show that promises to unravel all the mysteries of women, but when a girl at school catches her eye, she gets a little carried away acting on the advice.
PAINTED LADY, Brittany Shyne (director) Ohio, USA Maine Premiere Synopsis: A nine-year-old girl struggles with her busy mother and the first changes of womanhood.
BAAT CHEET (TÊTE-À-TÊTE) Rayika Choudri (director) Pakistan North American Premiere Synopsis: Sometimes it's an unassuming moment that can unravel us completely.
AMERICAN GLADIATORS, Lara Jean Gallagher (director) Pennsylvania, USA Maine Premiere Synopsis: Jean's rivalry is put on hold when she realizes her sick little sister may actually die.
HAYAT TARZI (LIFE STYLE) Gozde Onaran (director) Turkey U.S. Premiere Synopsis: Two secretaries on their lunch break find that their dreams of affluence have the potential to poison their friendship.
JUNANA (SEVENTEEN), Chantal Bertalanffy (director) Japan/Germany World Premiere Synopsis: While on vacation in Japan, Alexandra and Charlotte's friendship is tested when they befriend Daisuke, a Japanese boy.
GRACE UNDER PRESSURE, Jen Moss (director) United Kingdom U.S. Premiere Synopsis: A comedy with supernatural elements, Grace Under Pressure explores the perception of women and success.
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LocationSPACE Gallery (View)
538 Congress St.
Portland, ME 04101
United States
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Kid Friendly: No |
Dog Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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