Connie
A film by Joel Garber
Ambivalent about her pregnancy, Connie attempts to withstand the desert, her husband, and herself. A dive into the underexplored psychological complexities of expectant motherhood.
Directed by
Joel Garber
Written by
Joel Garber & Robin Hardy
Produced by
Tetra Balestri, Summre Garber, & Robin Hardy
Cinematography by
Travis Auclair
Edited by
Milenko Skoknic
Key Cast
Robin Hardy & Blaise Miller
Production Design
Sam Macon Costume Design: Sofia Celedon Production
Manager
Keren Hantman Gaffer: Patrick Somerville
Sound Design
Matt E. Taylor
Music By
Big Blood
Director's Note
In writing this film, Robin and I wanted to tell the story of a particular woman’s non-joyous experience of pregnancy and to do so in a challenging, feminist, mysterious, and darkly funny way. The range of pregnancy experiences are, of course, as varied as imaginable, and we wanted to present something that countered the unblinking, pervasive version so often depicted in popular culture. Connie’s feelings about her pregnancy, her partner, and the idea of herself as a mother are complicated, and in the span of eight-ish minutes, we’ve attempted to marry that complexity with a tonal and formal nuance that reveals something worthy and weird and true.
Learn more about their upcoming short film, 'You're Not Supposed to be Here', about a recent divorceé hosts a brunch to introduce her mean-spirited brothers to her new boyfriend, but tensions escalate when her ex-husband (who they love) arrives uninvited.
