Cinema Femme presents an exclusive online free screening of MEMORIES OF RAIN Wednesday, May 19th at 8 PM EST

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May 18, 2021

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Cinema Femme presents an exclusive online free screening of MEMORIES OF RAIN on Wednesday, May 19th at 8 PM EST as part of our Mental Health Awareness Film Series

Following the screening: 
A LIVE 30-minute Q&A with star Elliot Frances Flynn (“Shoplifters of the World”, “Mare of Easttown”) and director Elizabeth Mehling, Q&A moderated by Cinema Femme founder Rebecca Martin

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Official Trailer
Written and Directed By Elizabeth Mehling
Starring  Elliot Frances Flynn, Olivia Grady, Sydney Angel 
Synopsis: A young woman must face a physical manifestation of her mental illness if she is to win back control of her mind and her memories. 
18.06 minutes

Elliot Frances Flynn

ABOUT ELLIOT FRANCES FLYNN
Elliot Frances Flynn is an up and coming actress. This year, she made her feature film debut in “Shoplifters of the World”, made a ghostly appearance in Netflix’s horror “Things Heard & Seen”, and appeared in HBO’s hit miniseries “Mare of Easttown”. On screen and in her work as a writer, Elliot explores themes of coming of age, sexuality and womanhood with honesty and enthusiasm. She is currently a finalist in the ATX Festival Pitch Competition.

Elizabeth Mehling

ABOUT ELIZABETH MEHLING
Elizabeth Mehling is a filmmaker, animator, and editor currently living in New York State. She graduated with a BFA in Film from SUNY Purchase after writing and directing several short films. Her work primarily focuses on feminism, queer women, adolescence, and mental illness, which are often explored in a variety of formats, from animation and documentary, to experimental and poetic shorts. She is a big proponent of using 8mm film, stop motion, and analog aesthetics in combination with modern film technologies to bring stories into a collage-like space of anachronism and timelessness. “Memories Of Rain” had the distinction of winning the award for best senior film at SUNY Purchase, and has been a finalist and semi-finalist at several festivals both domestic and international. 

Rebecca Martin

ABOUT THE MODERATOR
Rebecca Martin is the Managing Editor of Cinema Femme magazine and the Festival Director of Cinema Femme Short Showcase and film festival. She founded her publication in 2018 because she wanted to create a platform for female voices in the film community. She has hosted film screenings in Chicago, led virtual panel discussions, Q&As, and has covered festivals like the Chicago International Film Festival, Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and the Bentonville Film Festival.

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