MAMA MAMA - Narrative Short, USA

Texas Premiere!

A young dissociated mother dealing with loss, grief, and a large furry dog. World premiere set for the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts. 2025.

Kerry Frances is an actress best known from KNIVES OUT, currently on Poker Face, and in the highly anticipated upcoming WAKE UP DEAD MAN.  She is mentored on and off set by Oscar nominated writer and director Rian Johnson, and represented by Zero Gravity Management. MAMA MAMA is her first film, which she wrote, directed, starred in, and produced.

Director Statement
MAMA MAMA came to me after two life changing experiences within two weeks: filming my first TV show with many women in leadership roles, who took time to pour into me, and losing my dog and best friend, Henry Bear. I found myself wondering what if it had been a human son I'd lost, while contemplating women's roles and identities in the industry and society, and suddenly realizing I could do anything I wanted. MAMA MAMA has changed my entire life, and flung open doors within the industry, powerfully affecting producers, showrunners, actors, directors, and more, who resonate with the story. I can't wait to keep making films, TV, and theatre. Thanks for taking the time to watch and consider my short.

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