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@chiarastayawhile proof of concept on dcp.
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Who talk to each other = yes
About something other than a man = yes

Not only does Chiara, Stay Awhile pass the Bechdel Test, but it was officially selected as a Top 25 Finalist in the global Sofia Coppola Short Film Award! 🥹🫀😭🪽
On August 25th, I woke up to find out my very first film placed among the finalists out of thousands of global entries (top 1%)! Safe to say I jumped out of bed with huge tears and immediate smiles, screaming to Noah “I made it, I made it!!!” - I still haven’t fully wrapped my head around it.

Back in May, when I saw the grant ad on IG, I had a deep gut feeling I had to apply. The application needed a screenplay, lookbook, and video sample. The catch? My only video sample was a high school project from 7 years ago that completely out dated my production abilities. So, I dedicated the next 2.5 months to shooting a proof of concept sample from scratch.

A BIG thank you to my production team, family, and friends who poured their heart and magic into making my screenplay come to life.
The support that flooded in after was unreal - reviews from family, friends, darlings from my Mexico travels, fellow filmmakers, and strangers on Reddit, Discord, and socials. I spent days peer reviewing too. There is so much raw talent in this community!

To everyone who reviewed, endorsed, and supported: thank you. Your support helped get Chiara, Stay Awhile in front of Sofia Coppola’s panel.

Huge thank you to @decentralized_pictures for this incredible opportunity, encouraging community growth and backing inde creators. Also a big hug to @sofiacoppola 🫀

Massive congratulations to @adrianeneshoda on winning the top award... so proud to see Australian filmmakers championing the global industry! Congrats as well to the standouts (@costa.isabela._ , Sadie & Phoebe, Salma, Julia), the honorable mentions (@evablckwll, Onyou & Ryan), and every single finalist and applicant.

Chiara, Stay Awhile is dedicated to the children and single mothers who ultimately have to raise themselves and each other. It’s a foundation of perspective, shifting family dynamics, and the importance of growth and self awareness.

We are just getting started ;) 🪽

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Are you a fan of dark fantasy/ magical realism films?

You’ll definitely love my short film concept “Chiara, Stay Awhile” available for watching and voting on Decentralized Pictures!! 🗝️🕯️🕰️🫀

Film: @chiarastayawhile

#shortfilm #coraline #labyrinth #foryou #practicaleffects

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Chiara, Stay Awhile is currently in the top 100 leaderboard for @decentralized_pictures @sofiacoppola short film award !!!

It was such a pleasure to be apart of the incredible vision conceived by the extraordinary @brooke.belotti 🫀🫀🫀

To vote follow the voting instructions at the link in bio !!! We have 7 days left remaining for votes :)

Photography by @ahliasanders
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HOW TO 🫀 #reviewproject @decentralized_pictures

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We’ve officially submitted Chiara, Stay Awhile to the @decentralized_pictures x @sofiacoppola Short Film Award!!

The film is now live on DCP, where the filmmaking community can watch the teaser, leave reviews, rate the project and engage with the submission throughout the award process.

Chiara, Stay Awhile follows thirteen y/o Chiara as she discovers a hidden world within the walls of her home where forgotten things are preserved forever. As she’s drawn deeper into its beauty, she must decide between a world where nothing ever changes and the uncertainty of growing up.

If you’d like to support the project, I’d be incredibly grateful if you watched the teaser and left a review on DCP.

Vote • Review • Endorse • Engage
🔗 Link in bio. ⭐️🫀

📸@ahliasanders

#ChiaraStayAwhile #SofiaCoppola #DecentralizedPictures #ShortFilm #womenwhodirect

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@chiarastayawhile is now live on DCP. Link in bio to go watch and leave a review /comment 🕯️⭐️🗝️🫀

GO VOTE 🤍📨

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Chiara, Stay Awhile is a magical realism coming of age short film about adolescence, emotional neglect, and the unseen worlds we create to feel less alone. When 13 y/o Chiara discovers a hidden world within the walls of her home where forgotten things are preserved forever, she must choose between the comfort of staying still and the uncertainty of moving forward

The teaser has been submitted to the Sofia Coppola Short Film Award on Decentralized Pictures.
If you’d like to support the project, we’d be incredibly grateful if you watched the teaser and left a rating and review on DCP. Every review helps the film reach more people.

The link is in our bio. ⭐️

#ChiaraStayAwhile #ShortFilm #IndependentFilm #MagicalRealism

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It was such a pleasure to work on a beautiful film project over the weekend, filled with just the most stunning creative details. Plus the loveliest cast and crew! Can’t wait to share more soon 🤍🤎

#adelaideactors #shortfilm #onset #actor #adelaidefilm

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