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The Jenny James Story
Written, directed and edited by Eric C.
Produced by Eric C. and Claudia Tonini-Pineiro
Category: Short feature (Narrative)
Medium: 16 mm color film
Duration: 26:26
Date Completed: 12/98
Budget: $3500 (approx)
Cast: Artemis Greer (Jenny), Jeorge Watson (George), Ron Hirschner (Mr. Green)
Synopsis: A young woman, upon learning of her pregnancy, takes a demeaning and highly unethical telemarketing job to ensure health benefits for herself and her unborn child. An unexpected head injury suddenly alters her perception, leading her to believe she can hear the consciences of those she could also defraud. Based on a true story, and shot in a semi-improvised, semi-scripted manner within the District of Columbia.
Flattering quotes: "A true verite style of shooting and raw, moving performances by principals Artemis Greer and Jeorge Watson contribute to this highly original blend of social commentary and threadbare fantasy." - Antimatter Film Festival, Victoria BC.
"Nice perf. By Jenny - liked the character's honesty", "great realism" - Dances with Films, Warner Hollywood Studios
Awards and Appearances:
- 2001 Studio 650 - Atlantic Video Film Makers Showcase (Curated Show)
- 2000 DCDance Film Festival (Finalist)
- 2000 Moxie/Santa Monica Film Festival (Finalist)
- 1999 Microcinefest - Baltimore, MD (Finalist)
- 1999 Los Angeles International Short Film Festival (Finalist)
- 1999 Antimatter Film Festival - British Columbia (Official Selection)
- 1999 Chicago Underground Film Festival (Finalist)
- 1999 Cannes Film Festival - Rosebud Showcase
- 1999 Peer Awards - Washington Film and Video Council
(Finalist - Selected for Best Director, Screenwriting and Acting Categories) - 1999 Short TV (New York City - Time Warner Cable)
- 1999 Rosebud Film Film Festival - Washington, DC (Finalist)
- 1999 Rosebud WETA Showcase (Aired on PBS)
- 1999 Rosebud Showcase - Washington, DC (12/99)
'Stange Imaginings - An evening of Dark Comedy' - 1999 Rosebud Showcase - Baltimore Museum of Art (10/99)
- 1999 Options Film Show (Corcoran 10/99)
- 1999 Drexel University Television - Free Speech TV (Philadelphia, PA 05/99)
- New Alaska Film Society - Washington, DC
(Premiered to sell-out crowd at DC's Black Cat on 08/27/98)