Erin is a middle schooler who constantly compares herself to Maya, her older sister. In Erin’s eyes, Maya has everything; she is the perfect girl, everything that Erin isn’t. However, in one night Erin learns that Maya may not be as perfect as she thinks she is.
- New Wave filmmaker (Student), short
Bombshell
Coming of Age, Drama
15 mins
14 mins
United States
English
Trailer
https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/22710497
Synopsis
Title:
Bombshell
Original Title:
Bombshell
Production Year:
20222023
Director:
Margaret Mustion
Casts:
Larissa Dowling-“Erin”, Evelyn Carlin-“Maya”
Other Credits:
Gretchen D’Amato, Maddi Whiting, Becca McCord – Lighting and Sound
Producer:
Mallory Goldsmith, Arielle Weinberger, Margaret Mustion
Writer:
Margaret Mustion
Editor:
Arielle Weinberger
Dir. of Photography:
Sasson Lonner
Sound Design:
Gabriel Walsh-Shore
Music:
Oliver Waite
Production Design:
Mallory Goldsmith
Director's Interview
Festival:
2023
Category:
New Wave filmmaker (Student), short
Country:
United States
Language:
English
Director's Statement
Margaret Mustion’s statement about her film “Bombshell” reflects its deeply personal roots and broader universal appeal. The film is inspired by the dynamic and ever-evolving relationship she experienced with her sister during their upbringing. Mustion expresses her desire for the film to resonate with a wide audience, particularly those who can identify with the film’s characters and their struggles.
She specifically addresses two groups of people: “the Erins,” who have felt that life might be easier if they were in someone else’s shoes, and “the Mayas,” who are silently striving to stay afloat amidst their challenges. Mustion’s hope is that the film fosters a deeper understanding between individuals like Erin and Maya, reflecting the complexities of their experiences and emotions.
