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The Star and the Black Space Around It

Synopsis

Award-winning actress Julianne Stewart returns to her hometown after her biggest career triumph, only to be met with silence from the one person she hoped would finally be proud of her – her mother.

Review

5/5
A poignant drama that delves into a fractured mother/daughter relationship.
Directed by Lucas Cavanagh, from a screenplay by Cavanagh and Ben Brown, ‘The Star and the Black Space Around It’ is a short drama film that examines the fractured relationship between a mother and her famous daughter. Ava Paulson stars as Julianne, a decorated actress, with Liz Rossi as her mother (Joan). The two-handler delves into the characters bitter communication, or lack of, after Julianne receives a prestigious acting award. Exploring themes of resentment and envy, the drama unearths the malice with in some mother/daughter kinships.

The 17-minute film opens with Joan watching, in discontent, her daughter’s televised acceptance speech. Following Julianne’s win, she returns to her hometown to celebrate her success with her mother – but their conversations run intolerably cold. In spite of the disheartening subject matter, the film doesn’t shy away from unveiling a brief endearing moment.

Lucas Cavanagh and Ben Brown have crafted a respectable drama that accentuates the begrudging behavior of some mothers in response to their daughter’s prosperity – an unvoiced topic that warrants exploration. Paulson and Rossi deliver captivating portrayals that guarantee audience engagement. Technically, the short is flawlessly assembled with stellar cinematography (Dylan Clark), sound and post-production. A touching, albeit somber tale that will resonate with many. Highly recommended.

The Star and the Black Space Around It

Cast/Crew

Director(s): Lucas Cavanagh
Writer(s): Ben Brown, Lucas Cavanagh
Cast: Ava Paulson, Liz Rossi
Producer(s): Kyle Harrison Friedman, Lucas Cavanagh, Matthew Morgan
Director of Photography: Dylan Clark
Animation (if applicable):

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Language: English
Year: 2022
Runtime: 17 min

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Cast/Crew

Director(s): Lucas Cavanagh
Writer(s): Ben Brown, Lucas Cavanagh
Cast: Ava Paulson, Liz Rossi
Producer(s): Kyle Harrison Friedman, Lucas Cavanagh, Matthew Morgan
Director of Photography: Dylan Clark
Animation (if applicable):

Specifcations

Genre:
Subjects: , , , , , ,
Country:
Language: English
Year: 2022
Runtime: 17 min

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The Star and the Black Space Around It

Synopsis

Award-winning actress Julianne Stewart returns to her hometown after her biggest career triumph, only to be met with silence from the one person she hoped would finally be proud of her – her mother.

Review

A poignant drama that delves into a fractured mother/daughter relationship.

5/5
Directed by Lucas Cavanagh, from a screenplay by Cavanagh and Ben Brown, ‘The Star and the Black Space Around It’ is a short drama film that examines the fractured relationship between a mother and her famous daughter. Ava Paulson stars as Julianne, a decorated actress, with Liz Rossi as her mother (Joan). The two-handler delves into the characters bitter communication, or lack of, after Julianne receives a prestigious acting award. Exploring themes of resentment and envy, the drama unearths the malice with in some mother/daughter kinships.

The 17-minute film opens with Joan watching, in discontent, her daughter’s televised acceptance speech. Following Julianne’s win, she returns to her hometown to celebrate her success with her mother – but their conversations run intolerably cold. In spite of the disheartening subject matter, the film doesn’t shy away from unveiling a brief endearing moment.

Lucas Cavanagh and Ben Brown have crafted a respectable drama that accentuates the begrudging behavior of some mothers in response to their daughter’s prosperity – an unvoiced topic that warrants exploration. Paulson and Rossi deliver captivating portrayals that guarantee audience engagement. Technically, the short is flawlessly assembled with stellar cinematography (Dylan Clark), sound and post-production. A touching, albeit somber tale that will resonate with many. Highly recommended.

The Star and the Black Space Around It

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