Till The Petals Fall

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2020
United States
14 mins
World Premiere
Short Film Competition

Directed By	Alyssa Angeles
Produced By	Mitali Khare
Starring	Cadence Goblirsch (Isla), Catie Zaleski (Annie)

Isla comes home to find social workers at her door. After talking to her mom, Isla learns they want to take her away because her mother is not fit to care for her. Thinking she can help her mom get better, Isla takes her to a secret play spot to enjoy the afternoon together. On their way home, Isla is injured while Annie is distracted, bringing another round of social workers’ threats. The next morning, Isla leaves a clue for her mother and runs away to her secret spot, hoping to reunite and stay together.

About the Director

Alyssa Angeles grew up in Minnesota where she started making music videos in high school. She went on to direct a documentary following the creative process between eight strangers. She moved to Los Angeles to continue her study of film and graduated from the New York Film Academy, where she directed multiple shorts and a music video which premiered through Paper Magazine. She continues to explore her voice as a director, as well as her passion for art and design as a production designer.