Dirty Towel Movie
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Dirty Towel Movie •
In the weeks leading up to high school graduation, three generations of women find themselves at a crossroads, where inherited shame and the fear of letting go collide—reshaping what it means to be a daughter, a mother, and a woman choosing herself.
LOG LINE
THE CHARACTERS
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Charlie
Meet Charlie, our lovely leading dirty towel. Charlie is endearing, smart and clearly still growing into herself. After having sex for the first time she grapples with letting the opinions of others define her or standing by her own decisions.
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Elizabeth
Meet Elizabeth, Charlie’s formidable yet loving single mom. Struggling with her own past and complex emotions about sex, Elizabeth passes on the “dirty towel” metaphor to Charlie, unaware of the unintended consequences it has on her.
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Little Charlie
Meet Young Charlie, the adorable younger version of our protagonist. While not totally aware of the dirty towel metaphor when first introduced, Young Charlie remains curious and observant throughout her childhood.
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Jack
Meet Jack. Charming and sweet, he ensures Charlie feels comfortable and cared about during her first time. Jack is proof that nice guys don’t always finish last.
PITCH DECK
MEET THE TEAM
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Callie Carpinteri
Director/Writer
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Emma Parks
Writer/Producer
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.
