M.F.A.

Date TBA
MFA

credit: Aaron Kovalchik

An art student struggling with creativity is violently raped by a fellow classmate. After attempting the traditional routes to cope with her trauma, she impulsively confronts her attacker - a decision that has deadly repercussions. Her world is turned upside down as a chilling reality is uncovered: she is one of many silenced sexual assault survivors on campus. A vigilante is born- retribution is the inspiration she's been waiting for.

Year:  2017
Premiere Status: World Premiere
Genre:  Crime, Drama, Mature/Adult, Thriller
Screening Section: Narrative Feature Competition
Screening Category: Narrative Feature
Country: United States
Language: English
Runtime: 93 mins

Natalia Leite

Director Bio

Natalia Leite's feature film debut "Bare," starring Dianna Agron, was released by IFC and Paramount Pictures. She is a contributor to Vice Media and co-creator of the show "Be Here Nowish." Her work has been described as "having emotional intelligence" (LA Times) and as "cementing the reign over highly stylized, sexually progressive dramas” (Slate).

Online

Twitter:   @_natalialeite_

Credits

Director:  Natalia Leite
Executive Producer:  Mariah Owen, Kelvin Parker, Rob Angel
Producer:  Shin Shimosawa, Leah McKendrick, Mike C. Manning
Screenwriter: Leah Mckendrick
Cinematographer: Aaron Kovalchik
Editor: Phil Bucci
Production Designer: Kelly Fallon
Music: Sonya Belousova
Principal Cast: Francesca Eastwood, Clifton Collins Jr, Leah McKendrick, Peter Vack , Marlon Young, David Sullivan, Michael Welch, Mike C. Manning, David Huynh, Jess Nurse
Additional Credits: Casting Director : Arlie Day, Costume Designer: Tika Von Mehren, Co-Producer: Ivan Williams, Co-Producer: Erika Williams, Co-Producer: Dahlia Heyman, Co-Producer: Vinny Chhibber , Co-Producer: Erich Hover, Co- Executive Producer: Ivar Hagberg, Co- Executive Producer: Micki Purcell

Contact

Distributor 
Visit Films (Sales Agent)
info@visitfilms.com
Publicity Contact
Tiffany Malloy
mfa@sunshinesachs.com
201-925-1122
Sales Agent
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