Sparkles
A 30 year old Down syndrome woman leaves her past behind, and runs away from a small country town, heading towards the city. Along her journey, she makes an unlikely friendship with an Outback Drag Queen, teaching us all not to be afraid to celebrate who we are.
Directed by: Jacqueline Pelczar
Written by, Starring & Co-Produced by: Tina Fielding
Produced by: Cody Greenwood
Status: Completed
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Finalist Screen Producer’s Australia ‘Short Film Production Of The Year’ 2022
Winner WA Screen Culture Awards For ‘Outstanding Achievement In Writing’
Director’s Choice Award at Cinema Diverse Palm Springs 2022
Slamdance International Film Festival 2022
Flickerfest International Film Festival 2021
Special Jury Prize Pride Queer Film Festival 2021
Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2022
Best Director Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2022
Revelation Perth International Film Festival 2021
Cannes Short Film Corner 2021
The Micheaux Film Festival 2022 Nomination for ‘Outstanding Editing Short’
The Micheaux Film Festival 2022 Nomination for ‘Outstanding International Short’
The Micheaux Film Festival 2022 Nomination for ‘Outstanding Dramatic Actress Short’
The Micheaux Film Festival 2022 Winner for ‘Outstanding International Short’
Reelabilities Film Festival Toronto 2022
Out Film Festival 2022
Oska Bright Film Festival 2022
Connecticut LGBQT Film Festival 2022
Adelaide Film Festival Youth 2021
Cinefestoz Film Festitval 2021
Francigena Film Festival 2021 Honorable Mention
Superfest International Disability Festival 2021
International Short Film Festival In Saguenay
Brighton & Hove Pride LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2022
Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition Semi-Finalist 2022
WA Screen Culture Awards Nomination For ‘Outstanding Achievement In Editing’
WA Screen Culture Awards Nomination For ‘Outstanding Achievement In Directing’
WA Screen Culture Awards Nomination For ‘Outstanding Achievement In Sound’
El Paso Film Festival Official Selection 2022