After Roe Falls | Award Winning Short Film (2022)

DRAMEDY
Margot, is a young girl with big career ambitions. After falling pregnant, she’s stuck between decisions. Supported by her two best-friends, '

AFTER ROE FALLS' is a deep dive into life after Roe vs Wade and different political, religious and personal beliefs on the heavy topic of abortion. Stuck between her friends polarising views, with Jane the conservative Catholic who believes abortion is a sin; and Jo, the rebel who knows a doctor who can perform a back alley abortion. This film raises the poignant question, why should women have to choose between sacrificing their lives to raise a child, or risking their lives to have an illegal abortion?

Starring Harriette St Ledger, Maryrose Johnson and Odalis Rojas Directed by Jessica Orcsik
Cinematography Robbie Ryde

Winner - Student Narrative Short Film - Williamsberg International Film & Music Competition (USA)
Official Selection - Sydney Web Festival (Australia)
Official Selection - Sydney World Festival (Australia)
Official Selection - Palm Beach International Film Festival (USA) Official Selection - Toronto Lift Off Film Festival (Canada)
Official Selection - The Women's Independent Film & Television Festival (USA)
Finalist - Women Deliver Arts & Film Festival (Rwanda)
Nominee - Best Student Film - Yeti Film Festival (Iceland)
Nominee - Best Student Film - Nocturna
Nominee - Best Comedy Drama - Nocturna

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