''Ava's Impossible Things'' is a 2016 American
romance
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drama
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film written, produced and directed by
Marina Rice Bader
Marina Rice Bader is a writer, director, and film producer. She is known for the films '' Anatomy of a Love Seen'' (2014), ''Raven's Touch'' (2015), and '' Ava's Impossible Things'' (2016). She was executive producer for '' Elena Undone'' (2010 ...
. It stars Chloe Farnworth,
Susan Duerden
Susan Duerden (born 20 September 1973) is a British actress and audiobook narrator. Her roles include the character of Carole Littleton in the television series '' Lost''. She has performed on television, film, and theater.
Filmography
Film
...
,
Abigail Titmuss, Lauryn Nicole Hamilton and Marc Hawes. The film had its premiere screening at the 2016
Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival on July 16, 2016, and was then made available on
Vimeo
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as part of their 'Share the Screen' initiative.
Plot
Ava and her mother Faye both have a pernicious disease that will one day take their lives. They are also mutually joined by an unconditional love for one another, a passion for the arts, and a belief that magic does exist. Ava moved back into her mother's house three years ago to care for her, and ever since then, she has witnessed the deterioration of her mother's health and all she can really do is try to keep her mother from becoming depressed and devitalized. But one day, Faye makes a shocking announcement that propels Ava into a tailspin. When rare guests start to arrive and unexpected events start to happen, Ava is unable to deal with reality. She cries herself to sleep in her mother's arms and escapes to a dream world filled with old friends and long forgotten desires.
Cast
* Chloe Farnworth as Ava
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Susan Duerden
Susan Duerden (born 20 September 1973) is a British actress and audiobook narrator. Her roles include the character of Carole Littleton in the television series '' Lost''. She has performed on television, film, and theater.
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Film
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as Faye / Claire
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Abigail Titmuss as Anna / Freya
* Lauryn Nicole Hamilton as Jessa / Emma
* Marc Hawes as Sweet P
* Jesselynn Desmond as Leslie / Lumi
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Gabrielle Stone
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Deann ...
as Depression
* Alexandra Weaver as Acceptance
* Jean Nadine as Bargaining
* Darcie Odom as Anger
Production notes
Vimeo
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acquired Marina Rice Bader's film as part of their effort for a more gender-inclusive film program. Vimeo's 'Share the Screen' initiative is designed to try and close the immense gender gap in the entertainment industry by promoting films, workshops and interviews that provide a strong female voice. This is Rice Bader's fifth film by her production company Soul Kiss Films, which aims to make movies by women and for women. The movie premiered at the 2016
Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival, and the film was then made available on Vimeo On Demand the day after the festival
See also
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List of LGBT-related films directed by women
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References
External links
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Ava's Impossible Things' at
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*{{cite web , title=Ava's Impossible Things Official Trailer , date=August 20, 2017 , url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-p5ddprpOQ , publisher=SoulKissFilms , via=
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2016 films
2016 LGBTQ-related films
2016 romantic drama films
American LGBTQ-related films
American romantic drama films
Lesbian-related films
LGBTQ-related romantic drama films
2010s English-language films
2010s American films
English-language romantic drama films