voicemail
Directed by Alex Lora
When to watch it?
BLOCK E | SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THEME: Carolina Showcase
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 | 2 - 4 PM
LOCATION | Tom S. Gettys Center
voicemail (still)
Synopsis
Using voicemails from the deceased, this experimental short examines our finite human existence through fleeting
moments and an appreciation for our limited time.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR ​​
Kiersten Houser is a versatile filmmaker and educator with a deep love for creating films across a range of genres.
A graduate of UNCW's Filmmaking MFA program, she excels in crafting character-driven stories that often balance entertainment with a societal call-to-action.
Her accomplishments include awards for Best Student Film, Best
Suspense Film, and Best Experimental Film, as well as the PBS 2022 Reel South Award, which recognizes exceptional North Carolina documentary filmmakers.
Outside her creative work, Kiersten is a dedicated professor, sharing her passion for film with her college students and her son, Boone.
DETAILS
Experimental | 2023 | 6 min.
Official Selection
Suggested Rating | PG13
Country | United States
Language | English
CREDITS
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Director, Producer | Kiersten Houser
Producer | Alexis Dickerson, Megan Donoho, Erica Maynard
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SCREENINGS & AWARDS
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Creo Collective
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UFVA Annual Conference
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Guttercast Film Festival | Winner, See Beyond the Stars Award
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Puente Cinematográfico International Film Festival
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Cucalorus Film Festival
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Longleaf Film Festival | Winner, Best Experimental Film
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Charlotte Film Festival