Inspired by a bevy of virtual birthday parties, the Sondheim musical Company, and a plethora of Christopher Guest films, Emma and the Squares is what happens when a group of improv comedy actors play with themes of isolation, connection, and companionship.

Winner
Best Lockdown – Themed Film


Nominee
Spirit Award


- Female Filmmaker, Quarantine Film
Emma and the Squares
Comedy, Female Filmmakers
00:26:59 mins
United States
English
It's Emma's birthday. Time to celebrate! ...Except it's April 2020, everyone is under lockdown, and she lives alone. Can she squeeze her 3-dimensional friends & family into a 2-dimensional gathering?
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Synopsis
Title:
Emma and the Squares
Director:
Elisabeth Ness
Casts:
Elisabeth Ness
Supporting Casts:
Shirine Babb,Kevin Sebastian,Benny Elledge,Stephanie Torns,Adrienne Rose White,Aaron Ballard,Veronica Dang,Sarah Seeds,Katherine Dudas,Page Clements,Karen Lange,Cynthia Whitman,Nathan Nolen Edwards,Kathy McCafferty,Denise Cormier,Alan Safier,Mary Linehan,Jenna Sofia,Rein Sánchez,Marcus Goldhaber,Adam Weber,Perry Lange,Gus Ballard
Other Credits:
Elisabeth Ness,Ed Nescot,Kevin Sebastian,Marcelo Teson
Director's Interview
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Festival:
2021
Category:
Female Filmmaker, Quarantine Film
Country:
United States
Language:
English