Charming Stranger Films

@charmingstranger.com

A woman-owned and led film studio based in San Francisco. We are storytellers pushing the boundaries and bringing your ideas to life. Together, let’s create something extraordinary: https://www.charmingstranger.com/

Couldn’t make it to an in-person screening for SAVERIO? Well… we got some good news! Very excited to share that SAVERIO is officially selected for the Women Over 50 Film Festival’s online program, streaming September 4 — October 5! 📽️ Watch it from anywhere! More details: loom.ly/MPKtB1w

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A slice-of-life meditation on justice and perception. If STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES has been on your watchlist, now’s the time to watch it from home! 🎥: loom.ly/y9lbsSo "The film's essence lies in the meticulous focus on each woman, highlighting that the personal is political." - Director Kersti Bryan

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G’day, Melbourne! JOYBUBBLES is heading back to Australia for the Melbourne International Film Festival w/ THREE screenings! 🇦🇺 It will screen on 8/8 at 1:30 PM, 8/11 at 4:00 PM & 8/18 at 6:45 PM! The 8/11 screening is a sensory-friendly session featuring open audio description. Tix: loom.ly/iftCSqk

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Next stop… Waco! SAVERIO is heading your way for the Waco Independent Film Festival, one of MovieMaker Magazine’s 25 Coolest Film Festivals! SAVERIO will screen on July 17 at 1:30 PM as part of the ‘You Cannot Get There From Here’ block! See y’all there? Tickets are available here: loom.ly/8GCBmz0

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"An indispensably quintessential foray into both the acutely painful and turbulent actualities of mental illness..." - One Film Fan More than just a film, GOOD SIDE OF BAD is an invitation to spark conversations, break down mental health stigma, and lead with empathy. Available to watch worldwide!

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A jazz club where every song launches a new case. A note on your cocktail napkin. A portal in the cleaning closet. Last month, Culture House's creative team began developing a new narrative-driven experience, CLUB HOLMES, co-produced by @cameowood.com / Charming Stranger Films. The game is afoot! 🔍

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SAVERIO will be part of the Diversity in Cannes Virtual Showcase this weekend! The showcase runs June 12-15 and SAVERIO will be screening in the Seniors Block & the Competition Block. If you’ve missed in-person screenings, now’s your time to catch it wherever you are! 🎟️ TICKETS: loom.ly/IeuIb3A

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Thrilled to continue to advance my feature Janus Gate while at Stowe Narrative Lab in Vermont. This is an incredibly exciting film that I cannot wait to make real.

Charming Stranger Films@charmingstranger.com · 2mo ago

The news is out! Cameo Wood has been selected as a participant for June Stowe Narrative Lab! 🎬✨ @cameowood.com will be working alongside a community of peers and top industry mentors to develop her sci-fi feature JANUS GATE through presentations, small group sessions, networking, and so much more!

The news is out! Cameo Wood has been selected as a participant for June Stowe Narrative Lab! 🎬✨ @cameowood.com will be working alongside a community of peers and top industry mentors to develop her sci-fi feature JANUS GATE through presentations, small group sessions, networking, and so much more!

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JOYBUBBLES continues to go international! Next up is the Sydney Film Festival, JOYBUBBLES will be part of the ‘screenability’ program with 3 screenings 📞✨ 6/6 at 8:15pm - relaxed screening 6/10 at 6:15pm & 6/13 at 4pm - both presented with open audio description 🎟️ GET TICKETS: loom.ly/vE-mymA 🎟️

Joybubbles – Sydney Film Festival

Born blind, Joybubbles uses his gift for perfect pitch to manipulate the phone system and make free calls in this exuberant, life-affirming documentary. Sundanc

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SAVERIO brings home the Jury Award at the Diversity in Cannes Showcase! We are so proud of this film and the incredible team behind it. To the jury, we couldn’t thank you enough for this recognition. Knowing this story connected with so many others means everything to us 💛 Congratulations to all!

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JOYBUBBLES is dialing into the 31st annual Nantucket Film Festival next month! ☎️❣️ As Nantucket puts it, “Rachael J. Morrison’s playful, inventive debut is as irresistible as its protagonist.” Screening on June 18 at 12:30 PM! 🎦 Individual tickets go on sale on May 21: loom.ly/2sKTrNM

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‼️EXCITING NEWS‼️ Ellen Ancui’s SAVERIO will be part of the American Pavilion Emerging Filmmakers by Gold House on May 20 at 6 PM at Palais des Festivals in Cannes! And that’s not all, our short film was also officially selected for the Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase on May 18. Come join us!

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"To crave connection is human, and I marvel at all the ways people find to create it for each other." The creator of Candle House Collective's CLAWS & REBOZO, Evan Neiden, was part of ‘Fear Factors: Alt-Horror Experiences’ panel at Overlook Film Festival, moderated by the one & only Angel Melanson!

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Bay Area friends! JOYBUBBLES is coming for SFFILM's San Francisco International Film Festival! Screening on April 25 at 3:30 PM. Director Rachael J Morrison, producers Sarah Winshall, Will Butler, and Annie Marr will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A. ☎️ Get tickets NOW — loom.ly/pz47E20

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