STUD COUNTRY Short Film Competition

STUD COUNTRY

Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM: DOCUMENTARY 1

In 2023, Stud Country, the largest weekly queer line dancing event in America, which has preserved the little-known LA tradition for over 50 years, is confronted with losing its beloved venue.

Alexandra Kern is an award-winning filmmaker. She has produced commercial and acclaimed independent projects for artists such as Dua Lipa and Lil Nas X. Her directorial debut, the short documentary WILD MAGNOLIAS, screened at multiple Oscar®-qualifying film festivals and now holds a permanent place in the historical archive at the New Orleans Jazz Museum.

Lina Abascal is a culture journalist, bestselling author, and first-time filmmaker. Her writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, WIRED, Billboard, VICE, Playboy, and more. She has consulted for brands including Spotify, Equinox, and Netflix for creative ad campaigns.

Alexandra Kern
alexandra.m.kern@gmail.com

Lina Abascal
linalovesit@gmail.com

Details

Country: USA

Year: 2024

Directors: Alexandra Kern, Lina Abascal

Producers: Alexandra Kern, Lina Abascal

Executive Producer: Lina Abascal

Director of Photography: Kenny Suleimanagich

Editors: Zoe Kraft, Jill Sarao

Cast/Featuring: Sean Monaghan, Bailey Salisbury, Anthony Ivancich, Zach Solomon, Abi Hamilton, The Dancers of Stud Country

Running Time (minutes): 11

Language: English

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