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15  minutes | Drama | USA | 2025

On the way to an abortion clinic with her husband, a woman finds herself pulled into the memories of everything that led them there, and everything that came after. Based on a true story.

Told with intimacy and restraint, Before You explores the often invisible grief of pregnancy loss and centers a personal reality beyond the political frame. Starring Tony nominee Tala Ashe, the film gives voice to the journey that often remains unspoken while inviting empathy, reflection, and healing.

MADE IN SOLIDARITY WITH

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.

FESTIVALS

St. Louis International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, Santa Fe Film Festival, Filmfort, Cordillera International Film Festival, NewFilmmakers LA, Cascadia International Women’s Film Festival, deadCenter Film Festival, Cinema Femme Short Film Festival, Sidewalk Film Festival, Breck Film Festival, Catalina Film Festival, Film Independent Artist Showcase, SoHo International Film Festival, Dallas International Shorts Film Festival

AWARDS

Chaz Ebert Phenomenal Person in Film: Lauren Melinda, Cinema Femme Short Film Festival

Best Cinematography: Ludovica Isidori, Cinema Femme Short Film Festival

Excellence in Editing: Vincente Manzano, Cinema Femme Short Film Festival

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY
Lauren Melinda

STARRING
Tala Ashe
Adam Rodriguez

CINEMATOGRAPHER
Ludovica Isidori

PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Danny Cistone

COMPOSER
Giovanni Piacentini

EDITOR
Vicente Manzano

SOUND DESIGNER
One Thousand Birds

PRODUCERS
Helena Sardinha
Rafael Thomaseto
Lauren Melinda

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Tracy Aftergood
Austin Formato
Tip Scarry

ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
Jean-Louis Rodrigue
Caren Spruch

PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Simbelle Productions
Driven Equation