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Opal directed by Dina Ciraulo

Little Creatures directed by Chelsey Dubiel
(USA, 2010, 6 min, Narrative)
In an afternoon of childhood play and whimsy two friends realize that they see the world differently and that their friendship will never be the same.

Opal directed by Dina Ciraulo
(USA, 2010, 79 min, Feature Film Narrative)
Inspired by true events, Opal is the captivating tale of self-taught naturalist and cult icon Opal Whiteley. Raised in a logging camp, Opal catapults to fame with the publication of her diary, then to infamy when readers suspect a hoax. What ensues is a literary mystery with contemporary overtones, where questions of identity are raised but never fully resolved. The film rides the tension between fact and fiction, and presents a character who embodies the possibilities of both.

Opal's growing international fan base has made her the subject of at least nine books, several plays, and a musical. Recently Opal's writing has been translated into Italian, French and German. Opal is the first feature film about her life.