Always Shine
de Sophia Takal
Synopsis
Both of them are actresses. And best friends. Or at least they used to be. As a matter of fact, they’ve decided to take a few days off vacationing in Big Sur to reconnect after a period of mutual jealousy. Once there, not only does the true nature of their friendship flare up, but serious doubts are cast on each woman’s identity. Fame, obsession and femininity come together in a perverse thriller midway between Persona and Single White Female.
Director
Sophia Takal
Studied at Vassar College and graduated from Barnard College with a film degree. As an actress, she’s worked for genre and indie guiding lights like Ti West or Joe Swanberg, and in 2011 she presented her debut feature, Green, at the SXSW festival.
Technical information
UNITED STATES, 2016
DirectionSophia Takal
ProducerLawrence Michael Levine
ScreenplayLawrence Michael Levine
CinematographyMark Schwartzbard
CastMackenzie Davis, Caitlin FitzGerald
Edition: 2016
Section: Noves Visions One
Original language:
English