Natalie is getting her life together as a woman in her 20's fresh off a break-up. When her grandmother invites herself over, a standing Sunday lunch is born.

Short Film Written & Directed by Hillary Carrigan and inspired by films like Bill Forsyth's "Local Hero" (1983) and Norah Ephron's "You've Got Mail" (1998).

"Nana" is a short film in a slow cinema (or contemplative cinema) style about starting over in NYC after a break-up. This grant-supported production was made possible by Inwood Art Works and Creative Heights Society. If you enjoy this film you might also like: Lulu Wang's "The Farewell" (2019), Celine Sciamma's "Petite Maman" (2021) or "Grandma" (2015) by Paul Weitz.

Runtime: 19 minutes
Digital Video. Color. NYC, NY (USA). Year of Production: 2024.

Cast:

Natalie: Kelly McCready
Jasmine: Arianne Banda
Nana: Pepi Streiff
Neighbor: Denver Milord

Credits:

Screenplay: Hillary Carrigan

Director of Photography: Michael Kohlbrenner

Colorist: David Franzo

Music/Original Film Composition: Skyler Hagner

“Allison” Single by Joe Kaplow

Sound Services: Parabolic NY

Finishing: Harbor Picture Company NY

Camera: Red Digital Cinema Komodo 6k

Editing: AVID Media Composer 2022.12

Artwork from: Brolga, Carol Diamond, Deming King Harriman