Dirty Towel Movie
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Dirty Towel Movie •
A teenage girl grapples with feelings of shame and guilt after having sex for the first time, leading to a thoughtful exploration of generational shame, societal expectations, and self-worth.
LOG LINE
THE CHARACTERS
FEMALE DRIVEN FILM
76% Female crew
100% Female ATL
MEET THE TEAM
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Callie Carpinteri
Director/Writer
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Emma Parks
Writer/Producer
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Emilee Ford
Director of Photography
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Cassidy Campbell
Producer
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Katrina Lee
Producer
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Vanessa Nottingham
Producer
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Jesi Rojas
Editor
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Rosalind Wong
Composer
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Bridget Perdomo
Production Designer
FESTIVAL INFO:
As "Dirty Towel" makes its way through the festival circuit, Emma and Callie are currently in the process of expanding the short into a feature-length film. While the short primarily focused on Charlie's personal journey grappling with shame and guilt following her first sexual experience, the feature delves deeper into the narrative by also exploring the story of Charlie's mother, Elizabeth.
This expansion includes delving into Elizabeth's own adolescent experiences and how they have shaped her views on sex and self-worth. Additionally, the feature highlights the intricate relationship dynamics between a single mother and her teenage daughter, as seen through the evolving bond between Charlie and Elizabeth.
Set against the backdrop of Charlie's high school graduation, the feature introduces another key character, Charlie's grandmother Evelyn. Evelyn's strong religious beliefs and judgmental demeanor offer further insights into Elizabeth's backstory. Like the short film, the feature addresses themes of generational shame, societal expectations, and self-worth, but expands on these themes by intricately weaving together the journeys of these three women.