imagine abby
Directed by Shianna Whitner
When to watch it?
BLOCK E | SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THEME: Carolina Showcase
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 | 2 - 4 PM
LOCATION | Tom S. Gettys Center
imagine abby (TRAILER)
Synopsis
An imaginary friend named Abby is left lost and alone when her kid outgrows her. However, with the help of a support group for imaginary friends, she finds there may be more to her story.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR ​​
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Shianna Whitner is a filmmaker from Greenville, South Carolina. She studied at Converse College, earning an MFA in Creative Writing: Fiction and a BFA in Creative and Professional Writing with a theatre minor.
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Her first short film, Imagine Abby, was created for the 2024 Made in the Carolinas film contest, with a theme of "Just Kidding". The film won Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress.
Imagine Abby also screened at Bridgeway Station during the SC 48 Hour Film Project's Networking event in September 2024.
Shianna also participated in the 2024 SC 48 Hour Film Project as a production assistant for the winning team, Sefecit Films. She has volunteered at the Tryon Film Festival and is an active participant in her local film community.
DETAILS
Narrative | 2025 | 5 min. 35 sec.
Official Selection
Suggested Rating | PG
Country | United States
Language | English
CREDITS
Director | Shianna Whitner
Cast | Rebecca Pearl, Amila Rose Williams, Zykeria Williams, Skylan Kimbrell, Sanjay Govindarajan, Natalie Hope, Kenneth Washington, Shianna Whitner, Olivia Shoemaker.
​SCREENINGS & AWARDS
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Made in the Carolinas Contest 2024: Just Kidding, Charlotte, United States - September 10, 2024 (North American Premiere, Best Film, Best Director: Shianna Whitner, Best Actress: Rebecca Pearl)
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Networking and Screening Event Presented by SC 48 Hour Film Festival, Simpsonville, United States - September 14, 2024