Saint Frances

60th TIFF: Greek Premiere

Bridget, aged 34, has no impressive achievements under her belt. She is devoid of maternal instincts and definitely not inclined in pursuing a career. Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, Bridget opts for abortion without blinking an eye, while accepting at the same time a nanny job for a posh lesbian couple. The evolving friendship with intuitive and witty six-year-old Frances gradually leads directionless Bridget to the path of self-respect. A touching comedy of elegant dramatic beats and multifaceted characters that tackles the aching issues of motherhood, family, and purpose in life, with a heartbreaking empathy.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Alex Thompson

Script: Kelly O’Sullivan

Cinematography: Nate Hurtsellers

Editing: Alex Thompson

Sound: Tom Myers, Malika Gumpangkum

Music: Quinn Tsan, Alexander Babbitt

Actors: Kelly O’Sullivan, Ramona Edith-Williams, Jim True-Frost, Francis Guinan, Lily Mojekwu, Mary Beth Fisher, Charin Alvarez

Production: Runaway Train

Producers: Edwin Linker, James Choi, Haroula Rose Spyropoulos, Roger Welp, Pierce Cravens, Ian Keiser, Alex Thompson

Co-production: Easy Open Productions, Metropolitan Entertainment

Art Direction: Maggie O'Brien

Costumes: Mauricio Santamaria, Caymen Sheets, Randy Thompson

Executive producer: Pierce Cravens, Rafael Nash

Sets: Maggie O’Brien

Camera: oshua Heetderks, Conor Cunningham

Format: DCP

Color: Color

Production Country: USA

Production Year: 2019

Duration: 106´

Contact: Visit Films, info@visitfilms.com

Awards/Distinctions: Audience Award, Special Jury Award for Narrative Feature – SXSW FF 2019, Audience Award – L.A. Outfest 2019

Alex Thompson

Alex Thompson is a writer, director, and producer based in Chicago. His debut feature Saint Frances premiered at the SXSW Film Festival and won the Special Jury Prize for Breakthrough Voice and the Audience Award.