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A raw and intimate look into what it means to be a family navigating the waters of mental illness.Good Side of Bad is se...
12/16/2024

A raw and intimate look into what it means to be a family navigating the waters of mental illness.

Good Side of Bad is set to release on North American digital, cable, satellite platforms and DVD on January 7th, coinciding with Mental Wellness Month đź’š

Watch GOOD SIDE OF BAD trailer here: https://loom.ly/KqfF0vo

12/10/2024

A courthouse bathroom. Eight strangers. A surprising moment of shared humanity. Kersti Bryan's STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES is now streaming for a limited time on Encorenow — WATCH NOW UNTIL DEC 22: https://encorenow.app.link/stalled

12/09/2024

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When a young woman rushing to an important networking event discovers an abandoned senior with early signs of dementia i...
12/05/2024

When a young woman rushing to an important networking event discovers an abandoned senior with early signs of dementia in her car, she must navigate an unsupportive system and confront a moral crossroads.

COMING SOON: SAVERIO, a short film based on true events. Follow along to stay updated!

Writer/Director: Ellen Ancui
Producer: Connie Jo Sechrist
Starring: Quincy Cho, Roberto Medina, and Scott Alin

BOURN KIND: The Tiny Kindness Project is NOW AVAILABLE on Tribeca’s YouTube channel!Bourn Kind is a film, social activis...
11/29/2024

BOURN KIND: The Tiny Kindness Project is NOW AVAILABLE on Tribeca’s YouTube channel!

Bourn Kind is a film, social activism project, street art campaign, and built-in activation that explores the theme of connection and kindness, through the power of art and the work of artist Bourn Rich. In the film and real-life companion mural campaign, we are creating.

Watch now: https://loom.ly/don2k30

Director: Rachel Myers
Producers: Connie Jo Sechrist and Cameo Wood
Starring: Bourn Rich

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! We’re thrilled to share that the writer/director of STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES, Kersti Bryan has been nam...
11/26/2024

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

Many thanks to Amanda Farias for your special congratulations and for highlighting STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES!

You can read the full announcement here: https://loom.ly/XnNLom0

"More than a typical survival thriller, To Die Alone works as a moving exploration of grief and self-confrontation." — P...
11/25/2024

"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 ...
11/22/2024

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: https://loom.ly/jLiOmWY

"The career of an artist is not linear, but you never know what treasures await unless you stay in the game. For my sani...
11/15/2024

"The career of an artist is not linear, but you never know what treasures await unless you stay in the game. For my sanity, I had to find a metric of success that was within my control. My metric is to strategically send out as many ships as I can. Each action I take — every audition, every submission to a festival, or grant proposal — is a little ship that I am sending out." - Kersti Bryan

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: https://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 f...
11/13/2024

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!

Thank you to Bread & Roses, it was a privilege to be a part of a festival focused on elevating women’s voices. And a big congratulations to our stellar team!

  &   RECAP! We’re beyond grateful for the incredible response to STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES during this festival run. The ...
11/09/2024

& 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 ...
11/04/2024

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 Ge...
10/31/2024

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, presented by BBR Media Group, on Wednesday, November 13th from 6 PM — 10 PM.

Don't miss out on this networking opportunity as there will be industry panelists offering their insights and expertise! Limited tickets available — https://loom.ly/mDW1Mo4

"It takes living life and experiencing ups and downs to authentically reflect our shared histories. I got to where I am ...
10/29/2024

"It takes living life and experiencing ups and downs to authentically reflect our shared histories. I got to where I am today professionally mostly by following my gut and saying 'yes' to a lot of weird or unexpected opportunities.” — Ellen Ancui

Explore the career journey of Ellen Ancui as she discusses her experiences with Shoutout LA by reading the full interview here! https://shoutoutla.com/meet-ellen-ancui-writer-director-producer

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 15...
10/27/2024

"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 — https://loom.ly/OdhvZaY

Join us on the journey of survival with To Die Alone as we will be screening at the St. Louis International Film Festiva...
10/22/2024

Join us on the journey of survival with To Die Alone as we will be screening at the St. Louis International Film Festival next month on Monday, November 11 at 7:15 PM! Tickets available here: https://loom.ly/irksDXM

10/18/2024

"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, and understand better this little understood safe haven, and remember to choose kindness." — Alecia Orsini Lebeda, JP Ouellette, and Julie Sultan (Woods Hole Film Festival)

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: https://loom.ly/iU-tUbY

STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES, a short film starring Tracey Bonner and Celine Jackson as eight lives intersect in a municipal ...
10/16/2024

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.

"Stalled in Eight Etudes" will be screening at Topaz Film Festival, presented by Women in Film Dallas, on Saturday, October 19th at 4 PM! Get tickets NOW — https://loom.ly/JC8yuEo

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