Last week, I had the privilege to screen some of the amazing entries to the chashama Film Festival. And here I thought life after college would be boring! I just learned that those four entries were accepted into the festival. Exciting, right? I’m so impressed by how multicultural the festival is. Of the four films that I wrote about last week, “Marathon Beirut, For the Love of Lebanon” hails from a filmmaker in Asia, “But Some Are Brave” is from a filmmaker in Africa, “Ein weites Feld (Expansive Grounds)” was made by a filmmaker in Europe, and “Dirty Step Upstage” comes from a filmmaker in the USA.
Now that the films selected for the festival have been announced, I have the official green light to begin our chashama experience. Remember, I am serving as your awesome, all-knowing film guide. So, without further ado, here is a look into “Her Special Day.”
Written and directed by Casey Moore, “Her Special Day,” is an American short film that will send chills rippling down your spine. It’s not Freddy Krueger scary, but definitely “The Omen” (1976) creepy. The opening scene recalled a particular passage from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein where the monster comes across a little girl playing by the lake. The film also opens with a little girl playing near a lake, and the entire time, I was half-expecting Frankenstein’s monster to sneak up from behind! Throughout the film, you’re bothered by an uneasy feeling that something is clearly wrong. I don’t want to say anything spoiler-y. I will just end off by warning you, that after watching “Her Special Day,” you will feel the need to constantly look over your shoulder – and keep a close eye on your parents.
Thanks for the film tips–I still don’t have a “must see” list, I need to get on it. Keep up the good blogging!
Really look forward to seeing this…Thanks!