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Keep Your Head Up, Sweet Pea (WT)

    Short Film | 2019-2020 | Coming of Age | USA

    Main data

    DirectorSophie Elise Meissner
    Written bySophie Elise Meissner
    ProductionPersonae Entertainment Pictures [us]

    Shooting data

    Number of shooting days1
    LocationsHamburg-Bergedorf
    Filming regionsGermany - Hamburg

    Project data

    Budget2.500 €
    Length of movie6 min
    Aspect ratio16:9 (1 : 1,78)
    Sound formatDolby surround (4 channels)

    Cast

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    Brief synopsis

    Naddie is in a new school. In a different country. And everything feels foreign - even her self. Her classmates could care less about her. Her teacher treats her as if she's stupid. And she can't even walk home without grown men harassing her. For a 14-year-old girl, stuck between so many worlds, it all seems like too much. But Once Upon a Time, not so long ago, Naddie loved to dance and wasn't afraid of anything... at least that's what her mother tells her. Still, how can she take on all the challenges before her and still face the world with conviction now? Is happiness something you lose when you grow up, or do you learn how to adjust with the times and still keep your head held high?

    Cast

    ActorRole nameVoice actor / SpeakerVoice actor
    Sophie MeissnerNaddie [L]
    Sandra Quadflieg    		Lehrerin [SR]
    Heidi PhilipsenAmy Lowell [SR]
    Jonathan D'AmbrosioCreepy Guy Johan
    Niko MeissnerMr. Meissner

    Crew

    ActivityNameComment
    ColoristFrank Schumacher
    Director of photographyJonathan D'Ambrosio
    DirectorSophie Elise Meissner
    EditorRobert Falckenberg
    ProducerHeidi Philipsen
    Executive producerNiko Meissner
    Art directorMaximilian Meissner
    Line producerHeidi Philipsen
    Production managerHeidi Philipsen
    ScreenwriterSophie Elise Meissner
    Sound supervisorDavid Bourgeois
    Sound supervisorBrett Portzer

    Production companies

    CompanyComment
    Personae Entertainment Pictures [us]

    Facilities

    DepartmentCompanyComment
    Production ConsultingPersonae Entertainment Pictures

    Festivals

    YearCountryFestivalComment
    2021USAThe Scene Film Festival
    Official Selection, Nominated for Best Film Actress and Best Scene Actress    		Official Selection, Nominated for Best Film Actress and Best Scene Actress
    2021United KingdomManchester Lift-Off Film Festival
    UK Premiere / Official Selection    		UK Premiere / Official Selection
    2021AustraliaOz International Film Festival
    Honorable Mention / Official Selection    		Honorable Mention / Official Selection
    2021USAHoliday 365 International Film Festival
    Official Selection, "Best Student Film" Award Winner    		Official Selection, "Best Student Film" Award Winner
    2021USAQueens World Film Festival
    Best Emerging Artist Award Winner / Official Selection    		Best Emerging Artist Award Winner / Official Selection
    2021USAOrlando International Film Festival
    Official Selection    		Official Selection
    2021USAZ-Shorts International Film Festival
    Honorable Mention / Official Selection    		Honorable Mention / Official Selection
    2020AustraliaSalt House Creative International Film Festival
    2020USANew York Cinematography Awards (NYCA)
    2020South KoreaBusan International Kids & Youth Film Festival
    South Korean Premiere    		South Korean Premiere
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    Links

    Websites
    official website pagehttp://www.personaeentertainmentpictures.com/keep-your-head-up-sweet-pea.html
    Articles / Reports
    New York Women in Film & Television Bloghttps://www.nywift.org/2021/06/24/helping-a-mentee-spread-her-wings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=helping-a-mentee-spread-her-wings