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Synopsis
In the feature screenplay HER GIANT SELF, Carla is a determined 16-year-old teen who thinks she has it all figured out. Heading into the final semester of Grade 11 after the Christmas break, she’s on track to get the grades she’ll need to follow her dream: acceptance into a competitive architectural program at university once she graduates. It’s an expensive degree, and with her single mom struggling financially, Carla’s going to need top grades to win the scholarships.
But her plans to focus 100% on her dream get derailed when her deadbeat dad, who left the family years ago after an acrimonious divorce, turns up with an unexpected request. His young daughter from his new family needs a bone marrow donor to treat her leukemia. As siblings can have a better chance of matching, Carla’s father is turning to her and her younger brother, Lindon, for help.
Caught between resenting her father for abandoning the family and not wanting to betray her struggling mother, Carla must find a way to “do the right thing” without destroying the relationships of those she loves most.
Bio
Catharine’s accolades and awards run the gamut from writer to director to creative producer in documentary and scripted media. She's worked on series for a variety of broadcasters, including the Discovery, History and Smithsonian Channels. Her award-winning short films have been showcased around the world. Her most recent one, Lifelines, has screened at film festivals around the world and has over 629,000 views on Youtube.
Awards History
Broad View International Film Festival Script Program 2024 - First Prize
Female Eye Film Festival Script Program 2022
