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be still – a short film

A mother-to-be faces her worst fear during a routine visit to her obstetrician.

In her third trimester, Caroline is at a routine visit to her obstetrician when the unthinkable happens. What follows is a brief look at the grief and experiences a bereaved expecting parent faces in a world where this pain is often hidden. Caroline and her partner begin a path of healing; allowing the support and resources around them to help be their guide.

Parents holding their baby

Watch be still

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Best Actress

Tabitha Tyree

Best Original Song

Alysia Kraft

Indie Short Fest

Runner-Up / Best Short
Close-up of mother's face
A mother looking in the mirror

Cast:

Caroline – Tabitha Tyree
Dr. Moore – Andrea Dratch
Nurse Becky – Amanda Stanton
Meghan – Alex Forbes
Dr. Michaels – Bruce Dunn
Nurse Micki – Baylor Bebo
Doula – Julianne Curtis

Crew:

Director – Ben Hess
Sound – Russick Smith
Make-up Artist – Becky Donnelly
Production Assistants – Jason Curtis and R.W. Perkins

Executive Producer:

Julianne Curtis

Original Artwork:

“San Clemente” by Shawn McDonald
“Dream Big” by Tanielle Childers

Original Score:

Russick Smith

Original Song:

“Cold Mountain” by Alysia Kraft