Preggers
Sylvia Ray
United States, 2022, 9 min.
In English / Spanish with English subtitles.
AIFF Award Winner:
Best Comedy Short
Preggers Short Film - Teaser from Sylvia Ray on Vimeo.
After Isabella’s encounter with a bruja (witch), she takes a pregnancy test that derails the plans she has for herself. After discussing the positive test with her boyfriend Charles, he berates her for considering an abortion. Isabella, decides to use an ointment that was given to her by Graciana, the bruja. Charles wakes up in a nightmare where he is confronted with an unruly scientist and awakes with a new found respect for Isabella.
Director's Statement
a man but I started reading with an open mind. After reading, I could immediately see myself directing it. Not only is it multicultural but it also bridges gender gaps, all while being somewhat playful and ridiculous. It was fun for me to build on visual references I had for this film. The Craft, Rosemary’s Baby and Marriage Story were all inspirations for me. I do feel very proud of this film and the message behind it and hope that it feels ca- thartic for women and it gets people talking.
Category: Short.
Saturday, April 23
The Screening Room
10:00pm
Filmmaker in Attendance

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