Kismet Media
Short Film

Valerie

Directed by Michael David Charles Hicks

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Valerie tells the story of an aspiring dancer whose experience on a date provides a harsh reminder of societal misogyny. Weighed down by the fact that her experience is not unique, Valerie channels her passion for dance to work through her emotions in a constructive and empowering way.

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STILLS

TEASER TRAILER

BEHIND THE SCENES

CAST

VALERIE

Valerie is portrayed by Taylor Rae Cole.

TAYLOR RAE COLE

BRANDON

Brandon is portrayed by Jason Brown.

JASON BROWN

MARY

Mary is portrayed by Karina Grossman.

KARINA GROSSMAN

MAN ON STREET

“Man on Street” is portrayed by Glen Lloyd.

GLEN LLOYD

CREW

DIRECTOR/WRITER

Mike co-wrote, produced, directed & edited the film.

MICHAEL DAVID CHARLES HICKS

STORY/PRODUCER

Taylor co-wrote & produced the film.  They also worked as casting, costumer, makeup, music coordinator and 1st Assistant Director.

TAYLOR RAE COLE

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Scott worked as executive producer of the film.

SCOTT ANTHONY BRENNAN

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Robyn served as executive producer on the film.

ROBYN NELSON

PRODUCER

Peter worked as executive producer of the film.

PETER OBERTH

MUSIC

Michael served as visual effects supervisor.

TAYLIN WILLIAMS

CINEMATOGRAPHER

John worked as cinematographer, assistant director & camera operator (A) for the film.

JOHN CONSTANTINO

EDITOR

Kristin worked as co-editor on the film.

KRISTIN WASHINGTON

SET DECORATOR

Kaitlyn Hicks served as set decorator.

KAITLYN HICKS

SET DECORATOR

Melanie worked as set decorator for the film.

MELANIE HOLL

SET DECORATOR

Kirah worked as set decorator for the film.

KIRAH HOPKINS

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Cindy worked as production manager and craft services for the film.

CINDY SPEAKER

2ND UNIT DIRECTOR

Glen worked as second unit director on the film.

GLEN LLOYD

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Joe worked on graphic design for the film.

JOE BRUNDAGE

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Michael worked on graphic design for the film.

MICHAEL J. EGAN

ASSISTANT CAMERA

Jade worked as a camera assistant for the film.

JADE CROCKEM

ASSISTANT CAMERA

Alexandria worked as a camera assistant and script supervisor for the film.

ALEXANDRIA THOMAS

SOUND

Jennifer worked on sound for the film.

JENNIFER AMELL

EDITORIAL CONSULTANT

Jade worked as a camera assistant for the film.

DEVIN LONG

CRAFT SERVICES

Alexandria worked as a camera assistant for the film.

EMILY NOYES

MERCHANDISE