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Voices of Hope: Stories of
Resilience and Success
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Laugh, cry, and everything in between! This collection of dramatic comedies serves up a perfect blend of sharp humor and heartfelt moments. From overcoming personal challenges to navigating the complexities of health, identity, and resilience, these narratives
amplify voices in all their forms.
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Iris Almario, known for
All Rise and Flipped,
plays "Monika"
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Laurel Harris, lead filmmaker for 47, known for Big Sky and Devious Maids, plays "Elle"
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Dan Lauria, known for The Wonder Years and Stakeout
plays "Ben"
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Diane Robin, known for
NCIS, Strange Therapy,
and RoboCop, plays "Judy"
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Meet the Director & Producer
J. Warren Fletcher
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J. Warren Fletcher is a writer, producer, director, and editor with experience across the non-profit, corporate, commercial, and documentary sectors. Starting his career producing content for global engagement and ad campaigns, he honed his skills in all stages of production. After intensive training at Ealing Studios (London), he transitioned to narrative content, leading several scripted and unscripted projects.
Notably, he wrote, produced, and directed a successful proof of concept that attracted interest from multiple producers, including the VP of Production at Centropolis Entertainment. He was also selected by the VP of Twentieth Century Fox to edit a comedy series starring Diane Robin and served on the directing team for a feature produced by Emmy Award winners Falguni Lakhani Adams and Matthew Carnahan.
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DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
If you’re reading this, you probably know a woman who has struggled with infertility. It affects a staggering 17.5% of people worldwide, and miscarriages can be 20% of women’s first pregnancies. Maybe your mother, your sister, your daughter or your friend have been impacted by this.
Let’s remove the stigmas.
Let’s talk about it. It’s time.
The issue is actually global. This film is meant to spark more conversations on the subject, while creating more room for empathy and healing.”
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WATCH THE TRAILER FOR 47:
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Nancy Boyd is a filmmaker known for telling lighthearted stories that address life's big topics through laughter and connection. Originally from Michigan, she holds bachelor degrees in Music and Broadcast & Cinema Arts from Madonna University, where she also directed her first feature, Married on a Monday. Now an MFA candidate at USC’s Film and Television Production program, Nancy produced The More We Get Together, which gained international recognition at film festivals. Passionate about breaking the stigma around vaginal health, Nancy is excited to bring this story to life.
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Bonnie Gross is an award-winning comedy writer and producer with a deep passion for storytelling around vaginal health care and sexuality. Originally from Philadelphia and now based in New York, she holds a Bachelor’s in Media Production from the University of Alabama and completed the UCLA Professional Program for TV Comedy Writing in 2018. Bonnie recently received the Special Jury Award for Screenwriting at the Florida Film Festival and the Jury Award for Best Comedy Feature for her latest film, Lady Parts, which draws from her personal journey navigating the vaginal health care world.
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WATCH THE TRAILER FOR LADY PARTS:
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Secure your tickets now and join us for a spectacular celebration of cinema. We can’t wait to see you at the Garden State Film Festival and share these amazing films with you!
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THE GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL is New Jersey's Premier Independent Film Festival®. Now in its 23rd year, the GSFF, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a global destination festival that stimulates economic growth in New Jersey through the arts. It also promotes student creativity, makes the arts accessible to underserved populations and preserves heritage arts.
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