14:27  min | Drama | USA

Looking back on her first pregnancy, a woman navigates the echoes of a life-changing loss.

Before You follows a couple in the wake of a decision they never thought they’d have to make: ending a planned pregnancy. Told with intimacy and restraint, the film 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.

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

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

SOUND DESIGNER

One Thousand Birds

PRODUCERS

Helena Sardinha

Rafael Thomaseto

Lauren Melinda

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS

Tracy Aftergood

Austin Formato

Tip Scarry

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

Jean-Louis Rodrique

PRODUCTION COMPANIES

Simbelle Productions

Driven Equation

Currently making the film festival circuit.

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Watch the Trailer

Screener link available upon request.