Earth To Avery
2015
Avery is convinced she’s from another planet, which is causing some trouble as she adjusts to her new foster placement. Avery has been living with her current foster parents, Catherine and Jonathan Fisher for almost a year. Soon they will have to make a decision about whether or not they will adopt her. When the desires of these three characters clash and finally come to a head they each have to make some difficult decisions.
The full short can be viewed here: http://www.nsi-canada.ca/2016/06/earth-to-avery/
Creative Team
Writer/Director: Julianna Notten
Producers: Adin Dell, Janet Lee Rose
DoP: Hayley Wong
Production Designer: Jaina Town
Editor: Adin Dell
Festivals
TIFF Kids Film Festival (16)
National Screen Institute (17)
Montreal World Film Festival (16)
Toronto Short Film Festival (16)
Ryerson University Film Festival (15)
Awards
“Best performance by an actress”
“Best cinematography”
“People’s Choice Award”
Ryerson University Film Festival
“Norman Jewison Award for best thesis film”
“Natalie MacDonald Award for best film directed by a woman”
Ryerson University Awards