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And many thanks to Amanda Farias for the special congratulations and for highlighting STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES! You can read the full announcement here: loom.ly/XnNLom0

We’re thrilled to share that the writer/director of STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES, Kersti Bryan has been named one of NYC Women’s Fund recipients for Fiction Short! This recognition celebrates her work in amplifying diverse storytelling alongside a lineup of other talented creatives.

"More than a typical survival thriller, To Die Alone works as a moving exploration of grief and self-confrontation." — Paul Hibbard, @zekefilm Exciting news awaits on the Pacific Crest Trail with TO DIE ALONE — follow along to stay updated!

STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES is available on EncoreNOW as part of the SLIFF Encore digital run. Stream it now — LIMITED TIME UNTIL DEC 22! Watch here: loom.ly/jLiOmWY

A heartfelt thank you to Guernslye Honoré at Authority Magazine for the deep dive with writer/director of "Stalled in Eight Etudes," Kersti Bryan. Read the full interview now: loom.ly/VYBfuQY

STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES brings home another award! We’re so proud to announce that our short film has won Best of Fest from the Bread & Roses Film Festival 2024! It was a privilege to be a part of a festival focused on elevating women’s voices. And a congratulations to our team!

#PTFF2024 & #SFShortFF2024 RECAP! We’re beyond grateful for the incredible response to STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES during this festival run. The biggest thank you to all those who have attended a screening and supported this short film 💛

Big win for STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES! We're so honored to share that our short film is taking home Best of Fest from the San Francisco Short Film Festival. Thank you to San Francisco IndieFest, and a huge applause to the cast and crew for making this possible!

If you didn't catch the last screening of "Stalled in Eight Etudes" in Georgia, you're in luck! We're heading back to Georgia to screen at BBR Indie Films on Wednesday, November 13th from 6 PM - 10 PM. Limited tickets available — loom.ly/mDW1Mo4

Explore the career journey of Ellen Ancui as she discusses her experiences with Shoutout LA by reading the full interview here! shoutoutla.com/meet-ellen-anc… Ellen is the director/writer of our upcoming short film, SAVERIO — follow along for more SAVERIO updates!

"Stalled in Eight Etudes" is coming to Missouri for the 33rd Annual St. Louis International Film Festival on November 15th at 5:10 PM! Don’t miss out, grab your tickets today — loom.ly/OdhvZaY #SLIFF2024 #SLIFF33

Join us on the journey of survival with TO DIE ALONE as we will be screening at the 33rd annual @STLFilmFest next month on Monday, November 11 at 7:15 PM! Tickets available here: loom.ly/irksDXM #SLIFF2024

Winner of Best Dramatic Shorts for "Stalled in Eight Etudes" at Woods Hole Film Festival 2024! Catch our next screening at the St. Louis International Film Festival on Friday, November 15th at 5:10 PM — GET TICKETS HERE: sliff.cinemastlouis.org/2024/programs/…

"STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES is a study in humanity’s variations: all in a short time and in a small space. In this women’s courtroom bathroom, we will see ourselves, & understand better this little understood safe haven, & remember to choose kindness." — Woods Hole Film Fest's Jury

STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES, a short film starring Tracey Bonner and Celine Jackson as eight lives intersect in a municipal courthouse bathroom and find a surprising humanity. We will be screening at Topaz Film Festival on October 19th at 4PM! GET TICKETS — loom.ly/JC8yuEo

From script to screen, Charming Stranger can guide your film through every stage — development, production, and distribution. Want to learn more about our latest projects? Visit our website! Interested in working with us? Contact us here: loom.ly/mxBYYWo

Thrilled to share that TO DIE ALONE won Best Feature at Dreamscape International Film Festival! Congratulations to all who made it possible!

New Jersey, "Stalled in Eight Etudes" is heading your way! We'll be screening at Bread & Roses Film Festival on 10/18 from 8PM - 11PM. BRFF’s mission is to elevate the diverse voices of female filmmakers, and we’re honored to be a part of it! GET TICKETS — loom.ly/wzhLNrI

"Director Kersti Bryan executed a strong vision in this year's top live action short film. The jury had to go back and verify that lead actress Tracey Bonner indeed played so many amazing characters in this seamless series of intertwined vignettes" — Short Narrative Jury

"Stalled in Eight Etudes" takes home the Jury Award for Best Live Action at the Port Townsend Film Festival! A massive congratulations to the phenomenal cast and crew for bringing this story to the screen!