Select produced work. Full resume available upon request.
The Death of Kafka
A recently separated couple finds closure through the death of a shared friend. (short, dramedy)
Directed by: Kristen Kiertzner
Written by: Rebecca Leigh
Starring: Kyla Dyan and Justin Powell
Produced by: Nikita Belomestnykh at No Longer Network
Cinematography by: David Asambadze
Best Drama Film, AFA
Best Romantic Short Film, New Age Cinemas and Scripts
Best Actor Award Justin Powell, AFA
Best Actress Award Kyla Dyan, AFA
Semifinalist Indie Short Fest
Honorable Mention Indie Short Film, AFA
Honorable Mention: Indie Short Film, Paris Film Awards
Official Selection, Milan Gold Awards
Official Selection, Retrospective of Jupiter
Official Selection, Marina del Rey Film Festival
Wednesdays at 7
A woman is diagnosed with a rare disease that causes her to lose the ability to love. (short, dark comedy)
Directed by: Bralyn Stokes
Written by: Rebecca Leigh
Starring: Liz Atwater, Ali Alsaleh, and Henry Haggard
Produced by: The Short Film Collective
Official Winner for Script, White Crown Film Festival
Finalist for Best Script, LIMFF
Best Original Script Finalist, AIMAFF
Official Selection, Retrospective of Jupiter
Fertile
At her wit’s end in quarantine, Emily agrees to go on a virtual date with her mother’s accountant. (short, romantic comedy)
Directed by: Bianca Poletti
Written by: Rebecca Leigh
Starring: Laura Seay and Andrew Bering
Story by: Bianca Poletti and Rebecca Leigh
Produced by: Nikita Belomestnykh
Cinematography by: Eric Smith
Best Romantic Comedy Short Screenplay Finalist, Houston Comedy Film Festival
Film Shortage Daily Short Pick
Outstanding Achievement Award (Romantic Comedy Short), Indie Short Fest
Award Winner, Phoenix Monthly Short Film Festival
Finalist, Dumbo Film Festival
Official Selection: Retrospective of Jupiter, Austin Comedy Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, Portland Comedy Film Festival
Special Mention, London-Worldwide Comedy Short Film Festival
Seven Years
Two people are unexpectedly forced to confront their troubled past. (short, drama)
Directed by: Bralyn Stokes
Written by: Rebecca Leigh
Starring: Allison Shrum and Cael Adcock
1st AC: Aaron Dolgos
A Short Film Collective Original Production
Official Selection, Retrospective of Jupiter
The Romantics
Two people obsessed with romantic love decide to try to fall in love with each other. (short, dramedy)
Directed by: Bianca Poletti
Written by: Rebecca Leigh
Starring: Ryland Blackington and Sophie Kargman
Story by: Bianca Poletti and Rebecca Leigh
Produced by: Shayna Gianelli
Film Shortage Daily Short Pick
Best Romantic Comedy Screenplay Finalist, Houston Comedy Film Festival
Official Selection, Retrospective of Jupiter