Micro Short

Expired

Directed by Juli-Ann De Barros

AFIN 2022 Finalist

  • 2022
  • 9m
  • USA
  • Rom-com
  • Drama
First-time filmmaker
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Credits

Synopsis

A young, college graduate finds herself working at a grocery store until she finds a “big girl job.” Along the way, she bumps into someone who gives her the power to see what her life will look like in the next two weeks, a year, hell even three years. Where will this prophetic knowledge lead Suzie?

Director's Statement

Juli-Ann De Barros, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN.

I was inspired to create this film because I love the notion of time being one of the main players in a story. Time is just as critical in real life as it is stories because it can heal, teach, allow growth, and grant people their own unyielding confidence in both themselves and their dreams.

What makes this one special

  • A first-time filmmaker

Director's Biography

Juli-Ann De Barros, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Juli-Ann De Barros Director

Juli-Ann De Barros was born in Pretoria, South Africa. Her family left Pretoria in 2001 to come to the United States, settling more specifically around Atlanta, Georgia. After being introduced to the art of Theatre in high school, Juli-Ann decided to go to Georgia State University to pursue a BFA in Film and Media Studies. She also opted to get a Production Certification from the Georgia Film Academy, which led to her first internship on the set of First Wives Club S2! After a year in the film industry, she now works as a Director’s Assistant on television shows and features alike hoping to learn as much as possible in this role before moving on to directing.

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