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Synopsis
Trust is inspired by true events that are all too familiar today. A moment in time set in Varese, Italy during WW2, when a young jewish girl is questioned by a Nazi Lieutenant who wiles her with chocolate and outdoor play then tries to trick her into revealing her families true identities by switching languages to expose her family is Jewish.
Director's Statement
I am very excited that you're here and reading this statement. This story encapsulates a moment in time during my friend's young life. I believe that telling one moment of bravery in a cinematic way, creates a universal story. I have visualized each scene and have a fantastic Emmy Award Winning Director of Photography, Travis La Bella, who shares my vision and will bring it to life. Passion is the key-word for me. And my team has passion for the story. My Producer, the talented actress and filmmaker herself, Renee Dorian, read the script and was inspired to tell this story because not only is it so relevant today, it creates hope. As women in film we have a duty to inspire young girls and boys through cinema. We believe our story will do that.
Director's Biography
Diane Lansing Director
Chosen as one of ISA’s Top 25 Writers To Watch in 2019, Diane remains busy working on her seventh screenplay. She has screened her directing work at the DGA, garnered awards and laurels like: an ATHE Award, Cinema At The Edge, L-Dub film festivals, Global Shorts the Taiwan International Queer Film Festival and Cote d’ Azure Web Fest. As part of the Women In Film PSA program, Diane worked as a writer, director. A PSA she wrote won an Aurora Award. Her screenplays have placed in various festivals. The drama, Wonder And Lightning won the ISA’s fellowship to Stowe Story Lab. The comedy, Dr. Jackie and Ms. Heidi won Diane a scholarship to the Rocaberti Writers Retreat in France. Writing, creating and collaborating through film are now her driving force.
