BEFORE YOU

A film by LAUREN MELINDA

14:27  min | Drama | USA

Looking back on her first pregnancy, a woman navigates the echoes of a life-changing loss.

Before You is a narrative short film based on true events that explores the complex emotional landscape of having an abortion – a  procedure currently restricted or banned in 21 of the United States.

IN SOLIDARITY WITH
The Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.

FESTIVALS
St. Louis International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, Santa Fe Film Festival, Filmfort, Cordillera International Film Festival, Cascadia International Women’s Film Festival

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY
Lauren Melinda

STARRING
Tala Ashe
Adam Rodriquez

PRODUCERS
Helena Sardinha, Rafael Thomaseto, Lauren Melinda

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Tracy Aftergood, Austin Formato, Tip Scarry

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Jean-Louis Rodrique

PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Simbelle Productions
Driven Equation