Documentary Short Competition presented by You42

Christmas, Every Day

"Christmas, Every Day" gives a slice-of-life glimpse of preteen influencers Peyton and Lyla Wesson, ages 11 and 12, as they perform for their online fans under their mother’s watchful guidance. Shot in a series of highly composed, locked-off takes, the film examines everyday cultural practice under late stage capitalism, juxtaposing rural life with the patina of the virtual world. As Peyton and Lyla shift between performance and reality, ideas of self-presentation as empowerment, female confidence, and self-branding come to the fore.

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photo of Faye Tsakas

Film Screenings

Credits

Director:

Faye Tsakas

Producer:

Enrique Pedraza Botero, Lauren Howell, Rowan Ings, Faye Tsakas

Cinematographer:

Faye Tsakas

Contact

Public Film Contact:

Director
faye.tsakas@gmail.com

Publicity Contact:

Faye Tsakas
faye.tsakas@gmail.com
917 903 3401

Sales Agent:

Alec Ring
Cinetic Media

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2024
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Runtime:
13 mins