My First Film
“Picture a typical movie poster. One featuring a young woman looking away, like she's ready to leave. It's beautiful, and makes you want to watch it. Unfortunately, you never will.”
2024•NR•1h 40m•7.0•Released
Drama
Vita revisits her first attempt at filmmaking 15 years prior. Shooting a semi-autobiographical film starring her friend Dina, Vita’s eager but inexperienced approach causes the production to spiral into chaos, leading to significant disruptions and a near-fatal accident.
Director
Zia Anger
Writer
Zia Anger, Billy Feldman
Languages
English
Studio
MEMORY
Cast
Odessa Young
Vita
Devon Ross
Dina
Cole Doman
JJ
Sage Ftacek
Bobby
Jane Wickline
Alexis
Seth Steinberg
Sam
Abram Kurtz
Cash
Jackson Anthony
Sound Guy
Eléonore Hendricks
Sylvia
Eamon Farren
Joe
Philip Ettinger
Dustin
Sarah Michelson
The Doctor
Ruby Max Fury
The Dad
Zia Anger
Zia
Joanna Fang
Nurse
Production
Company
MEMORY
Company
MUBI
Producer
Taylor Shung
Producer
Riel Roch Decter
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