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Deborah Lee Smith

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Actor ✨ Writer ✨Emmy-Nominated Producer p.g.a.@pinkbootsproductions 🐶👦mom
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🎬latest: @glitterbombfilm @sellyourhousefilm

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In the fall of 2023 I had a miscarriage in the most unexpected way, while on a zoom call with a manager I greatly admire. As this shocking and comical experience unfolded, I knew that this story had to be made into a short film. Through the brilliant words of @shannoncorbeil and @brianpleahy, we explored the bittersweet experience of losing a baby when you know the pregnancy is not viable and the absurd expectations society puts on women.Miscarriage is INCREDIBLY common. A 2016 survey found that, despite miscarriage having impacted 15–20% of pregnancies (now closer to 30%), more than half of the respondents wrongly believed that it happened in 5% or fewer pregnancies, reinforcing the false narrative that miscarriage is an outlier or a one-in-a-million chance. 47% report feelings of guilt, 41% feel they did something wrong, and 41% report that they feel alone. With Glitterbomb, we hope to change the narrative and the statistics. We want to kickstart a long overdue conversation about the complicated feelings around miscarriage and the severe lack of discussion about women’s clinical health, women’s mental health, and infertility. We have a lot planned for this project and are so grateful to the incredible people who made this project a reality. Starring/Produced by @deborah_lsmith Co-Writer/Editor/ Directed by @brianpleahy Co-Writer: @shannoncorbeil DP: @samchatterjee A @pinkbootsproductions 💗🥾Cecilia: @missjenbosworthramirez Alan: @nickbredosky Scripty/On Set Producer: @sarahjeagen 1st AC: @karsonholbrook 2nd AC: @dkm.dp Key Grip: @demarz Gaffer: @patrick_a_hyatt Swing : @yolilrain On Set/ Sound Mixer: Nicolas OsarioMakeup Artist: @astansmakeup Editor: @dslrgirl Composer @seanbarrettmusic Colorist: @vijey_adithya PA: @locsey @emilykatenash 📸: @mariposa.pictures Very special thanks to @rachelstander & @aseasonofrain Special thanks to @helennamsantos @justinfairdirector @lhgill #glitterbombfilm #miscarriageawareness #miscarriagematters #womeninfilm #femalefilmmaker by @deborah_lsmith

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✨THE GLITTERBOMB TEASER IS HERE ✨“Glitterbomb” is a dark comedy that explores the hidden trauma of miscarriage. The short film follows a woman on the verge of a career breakthrough who begins uncontrollably gushing glitter. Follow our journey as we take this short to #filmfestivals around the world starting with @hollyshorts. Thank you @kylefreakinkenyon for the teaser! #glitterbombfilm #miscarriagematters #femalefilmmaker #miscarriageawareness by @deborah_lsmith

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The Story of Sell Your House in 10 seconds. Or less. Or more. Time is meaningless. by @deborah_lsmith

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‘Glitterbomb’, premiering at the iconic @hollyshorts. Stoked to have a home festival for this gem! This film, based on a true story, examines the absurd expectations society puts on women, even in the most traumatic and darkly comical moments of our lives. I had an incredible time shooting this film with close friends and supportive collaborators. Director, Writer, Editor: Brian Leahy @brianpleahy Producer: Deborah Lee Smith @deborah_lsmith Production Company: Pink Boots Productions @pinkbootsproductions Writer: Shannon Corbeil @shannoncorbeilCast:Deborah Lee Smith @deborah_lsmithJen Bosworth-Ramirez @missjenbosworthramirez Nick Bredosky @nickbredosky Cinematographer: 🤙🏾1st AD / Script Supervisor / On-Set Producer: Sarah J Eagen @sarahjeagen1st AC: Karson Hollbrook @karsonholbrook 2nd AC: Denis Kirkman-Moriarty @dkm.dpGaffer: Patrick Hyatt @patrick_a_hyatt Key Grip: Sean DeMars @demarzSwing: Lorraine YangSound Mixer: Nicolas OsorioMakeup Artist: Ashley Stansbury @stansarts PAs: Loc Sondheim @locsey, Emily Nash @emilykatenashEditor: Brian Leahy, Lex Benedict @dslrgirlColorist: Vijey Adithya @vijey_adithya Composer: Sean Barrett Sound Design: Nicolas Osorio by @deborah_lsmith

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Sunday August 30, 7:15pm.Sidewalk Theater Cinema B.Tickets in bio. by @deborah_lsmith

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#GLITTERBOMB was my first official turn behind the camera. And while it wasn’t a film of my own invention (shoutout to @deborah_lsmith and @shannoncorbeil for the brilliant concept), I was honored that Deb trusted me to tell this story. It was a sometimes-blissful and sometimes-chaotic 2-day shoot, exhilarating from start to finish, fueled by large iced coffees and a cast/crew that dreams are made of and a firm belief in the story we were telling. Like true theater geeks we were painting our own sets and handcrafting our own props in the days leading up to photography. And amazing to be doing it all beside my partner @deborah_lsmith. Thrilled to share the end result with you at @hollyshorts in August, and even more eager to see and celebrate the work of our fellow filmmakers. @glitterbombfilm #shortfilm #hollyshortsfilmfestival #miscarriage #shortfilmfestival by @deborah_lsmith

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Ecstatic to share that @glitterbombfilm will be at the Oscar qualifying @hollyshorts ✨😍 I have always loved attending this festival and we are honored to premiere there this year! This film, based on a true story, examines the absurd expectations society puts on women, even in the most traumatic and darkly comical moments of our lives. Thank you Hollyshorts! We know this is just the beginning! ✨🩸(screening date will be announced soon)Director, Writer, Editor: Brian Leahy @brianpleahyProduction Company: Pink Boots Productions @pinkbootsproductionsWriter: Shannon Corbeil @shannoncorbeilCast: Deborah Lee Smith @deborah_lsmith, Jen Bosworth-Ramirez @missjenbosworthramirez, Nick Bredosky @nickbredosky Produced by: Deborah Lee Smith @deborah_lsmithCinematographer: Samudranil Chatterjee @samchatterjee1st AD/ Script Supervisor/ On-Set Producer: Sarah J Eagen: @sarahjeagen1st AC: Karson Hollbrook @karsonholbrook 2nd AC: Denis Kirkman-Moriarty @dkm.dpKey Grip: Sean DeMars @demarzGaffer: Patrick Hyatt @patrick_a_hyattSwing: Lorraine YangSound Mixer: Nicolas OsorioMakeup Artist: Ashley Stansbury @stansartsPA: Loc Sondheim @locsey, Emily Nash @emilykatenashEditor: Brian Leahy, Lex Benedict @dslrgirlColorist: Vijey Adithya @vijey_adithyaComposer: Sean Barrett @seanbarrettmusic Sound Design: Nicolas Osorio #shortfilm #miscarriagesurvivor #hollyshorts #hollyshortsfilmfestival #womeninfilm by @deborah_lsmith

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Our #WCW goes to producer @deborah_lsmith ✨Under that hat: mental health advocate, rockstar producer, gifted actress, devoted mom, champion of women, friend to all.The kind of person who quietly moves mountains behind the scenes while making everyone around her feel seen, supported, and capable of more than they thought possible. 🤩So grateful she’s on this journey with us. We couldn’t do it without her. 💕Photo Cred: @helennasantosphotography #womencrushwednesdays #womeninfilm #filmproducer #womensstories by @deborah_lsmith

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Thinking about the awesome screening @sellyourhousefilm had as part of @danceswithfilms a few weeks ago. It was such an incredible experience to be surrounded by our filmmaking peers who truly *get* this film. Excited to see where else this film path leads! by @deborah_lsmith

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A bit about this weekend 🎥📷♥️🌴 by @deborah_lsmith

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Sometimes as creatives we have days that just feel *extra* hard. Today was one of those days but as they always do, my amazing friends came through with some incredible advice that I wanted to share. So if you’re feeling stuck and downtrodden, watch this to remind yourself to keep going. What do you do to when you’re feeling down? Shoutout to @alainalightfoot for the solid advice ❤️✨#actorslife #femalefilmmaker #womeninfilm #indiefilmmaking #actorsofinstagram by @deborah_lsmith

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