backpedal I short film

A young woman laments her teen years, her home town and the death of a friend.

A short film written and directed by Dani Pearce - based on a poem by Olivia Gatwood. Produced by Sarah Nichols and Lotus Films in association with FINCH.

Festival Run (commencing May 2019)
Selected for Sundance Film Festival 2020, International Short Film.
Vimeo Staff Pick 2020
Cannes Young Directors Award - Winner GOLD SCREEN
Cannes New Creators Showcase 2019 - Winner
Ciclope New Talent in Direction 2019 - Winner GOLD
LIA New Director 2019 - Winner SILVER

IMDb Independent Short Awards (Best Director - Winner)
IMDb Independent Short Awards (Best Editing - Winner)
IMDb Independent Short Awards (Best Sound Design - Winner)
IMDb Independent Short Awards (Best Women's Short - Winner)
Mill Valley Film Festival (Official Competition)
BAFTA Aesthetica Film Festival (Official Competition)
Raindance Film Festival (Official Competition)
Brisbane International Film Festival (Official Competition)
Montreal Festival du Nouveau Cinema (Official Competition)
Tribeca Video Art & Experimental Film Festival (Official Competition)