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"...sturdy dialogue, excellent performances and well-crafted camera and direction, creating a pointed snapshot of the intricate, sometimes knotty dynamics of a family unit..." -Omeleto

A reconciliation brunch between estranged sisters ​​goes awry when one of them brings an unexpected guest.

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Vivian Kerr
Cory Stonebrook

​Stephanie Drake
Joel Kelley Dauten
Vivian Kerr
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Stephanie Drake
Vivian Kerr
​Greg Bekkers
Suresh Cedrick Pereira

NOMINATED:
Best Screenplay - Cory Stonebrook - SModcastle Film Festival
Best Actor in a Short - Stephanie Drake - SModcastle Film Festival
Best Short Comedy - SModcastle Film Festival

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SCREENINGS: 

LA Shorts International Film Festival
Saturday, July 23, 2022 - 1:00pm 

Tallgrass Film Festival
Friday, September 30th, 2022 - 7:30pm

Charlotte Film Festival
Thursday, September 28th, 2023 - 5:15pm 

Phoenix Film Festival
Friday, April 5th, 2024 - 12:00pm
Friday, April 12th, 2024 - 11:10am 
Sunday, April 14th, 2024 - 11:50am 

Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
Saturday, April 27th, 2024 - 10:00am
Sunday, April 28th, 2024 - 1:00pm

Rogers Short Film Festival
Sunday, May 5th, 2024 - 3:25pm

​Port Townsend Film Festival
Friday, September 20th, 2024 - 1:30pm 
Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 - 1:00pm 

SModcastle Film Festival
NOMINATIONS: Best Short Comedy, Best Actor in a Short (Stephanie Drake), Best Screenplay (Cory Stonebrook) 
Friday, October 25th, 2024 - 9:15pm 

Micheaux Film Festival
​Saturday, October 26th, 2024 - 1:40pm

Anchorage International Film Festival
Thursday, December 12th, 2024 - 2pm 

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REVIEWS

​​"Stephanie Drake is almost too perfect as Marlow...As Brynn, Kerr plays the emotional center of the piece...Kerr brilliantly walks that delicate line between being civil and exploding with rage at the reality of the situation." -Film Threat

​​"...a wonderfully entertaining exploration of familial dynamics...intelligent in its brevity, keeping you involved in the plight as well as the antics of its characters throughout...an unexpected, but undeniable sense of warmth and wholesomeness." -Shorted

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​"Julian is a hugely enjoyable short...a small cast of three who are skillful comedic actors...great deadpan reactions and masterful use of silent takes and pauses...Kerr shows strength in her direction by not allowing the quirkiness of the event that surrounds the characters to overpower them...." -ScreenCritix

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​​"...a short film that seems to delight in its weirdness but never completely sheds its complex undertone... Vivian Kerr's direction of "Julian" is excellent... a funny concept put together expertly by a small group...​"
​-IndyRed

​"...sturdy dialogue, excellent performances and well-crafted camera and direction, creating a pointed snapshot of the intricate, sometimes knotty dynamics of a family unit... it both explores the pervasiveness of psychological manipulation with lightness and levity and finds compassion for the dysfunction...The actors -- Kerr as Brynn, Stephanie Drake as Marlow and Joel Kelley Dauten as Max -- are each committed to their characters' respective truths, making for both conflict and comedy... with the skill of the performances and writing, the short has genuine emotional resonance." -Omeleto

​"...a fantastic example of how innovative storytelling and insightful filmmaking can converge to craft resonant stories within a short film format. The director’s dual role as lead actor and director adds a personal touch that elevates the film beyond mere quirky entertainment to a meaningful examination of the complexities of human relationships. JULIAN is a standout film for those who revel in narratives that blend sincere storytelling with humor." -Overly Honest Reviews

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