A film by Lauren Melinda

14:27 min | Drama | USA

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.

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, Before You gives voice to the journey that often remains unspoken while inviting empathy, reflection, and healing

Based on a true story.

Written & Directed by Lauren Melinda

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

Cinema Femme Short Film Festival: Chaz Ebert Phenomenal Person in Film: Lauren Melinda / Best Cinematography: Ludovica Isidori / Excellence in Editing: Vincente Manzano

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY

Lauren Melinda

STARRING

Tala Ashe
Adam Rodriquez

CINEMATOGRAPHER

Ludovica Isidori

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

Danny Cistone

COMPOSER

Giovanni Piacentini

EDITOR

Vicente Manzano