Lauren is a Jewish American who grew up idolizing Anne Frank. Having received a final call back for a professional production of “The Diary of Anne Frank”, Lauren believes she is a shoe-in for the role. That is until she sees Mia, a Black actress from her conservatory, is her competition. This powerful film brings to the surface the ever-present questions of representation in casting: what do we consider a universal role, how does modern casting rectify the injustices in years past, and how do casting directors decide who is best for a role?The most important questions to tackle are often the most uncomfortable.
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Anne
10-minutes
Two actresses have made it to the final callbacks for the role of a lifetime: to play Anne Frank in an upcoming staged production. But as the topic of color-blind casting makes its way into the audition room, a controversial conversation emerges.
Screening day / time
- Oct 21 (Sat): After Dark – 8pm
- Oct 26-29: Virtual Encore
Anne
Anne
Where to Watch
Festival screenings
Screening Day / Time
- Oct 21 (Sat): After Dark – 8pm
- Oct 26-29: Virtual Encore
