Distance is a story about a family in crisis. It is directed by Seri DeYoung a director and actress based in Los Angeles. Distance premiers at Dances With Films 11th June 2022.
Synopsis: When Joey overdoses at her out-of-state college, her polished and perfect big sister May comes to pick up the pieces as she carts Joey back to their hometown. Over the course of a cross-country road trip, the sisters are forced to reckon with the emotional turmoil that comes with loving someone who refuses to accept help.
The cast includes Daphne Fischer, a multi-hyphenate talent who brings depth and grit to every role she embodies. As well as Lex Ryan, whose talent is undeniable as May. Casting them as the composed older sister was a no-brainer, especially because the filmmakers believe that on-screen representation for trans/non-binary actors does not have to revolve around gender identity or struggle.
Filming occurred during the pandemic, with a gender-balanced crew, with sustainable working hours. It was a high priority for the filmmakers to create a set that promoted safety, which is why they made sure to create a schedule that allowed for reasonable rest for the entire crew.
About Seri DeYoung (Director):
Seri DeYoung is an LA-based director and actress. The films she has directed have been screened at festivals domestically and abroad, winning “best cinematography” for Throw Like a Girl which recently played at Dances With Films, and “best short” and “audience award” for Still Life, which received distribution with ShortsTV.
Seri is currently directing a feature-length documentary, Tender Points, a Fibromyalgia Journey, about a young woman with a chronic incurable illness and her brave search for hope. Seri is currently cast as “Claire” on Freeform/Hulu’s Good Trouble.
About Daphne Fischer (writer/producer/”Joey”):
Daphe Fischer is an actor, screenwriter, and producer based in Los Angeles, California. She produced her first short film, “Enough”, at the age of 19 which went on to screen at several film festivals including the California Women’s Film Festival and Lady Filmmakers Film Festival.
Based on the success of her first short film, Daphne started a YouTube channel dedicated to talking about mental health that garnered over 200, 000 views. She has appeared as a guest star on “This Just In” on PopTV and “Deadly Sins”.
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