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| If You're Happy | |
|---|---|
 Poster of the film | |
| Directed by | Phoebe Arnstein |
| Written by | Phoebe Arnstein |
| Produced by | Sophia Gibber |
| Starring | Erin Doherty Jo Hartley Emanuella Cole Muireann Bird |
| Cinematography | Michał Dymek |
| Edited by | Russell Icke |
| Music by | Tawiah |
Production company | Agile Films |
| Distributed by | Salaud Morisset GmbH |
Release date | 2023 |
Running time | 18 |
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
If You're Happy is a British short film directed by Phoebe Arnstein, released in 2023. The film presents an exploration of the early motherhood challenges, focusing on Lotte (played by Erin Doherty), a woman who struggles with the pressures of motherhood and uses a childish game at a local baby group to vent her fury, sparking an unexpected chain reaction.[1]
Plot
editLotte (Erin Doherty) navigates the daunting challenges and demands of early motherhood. Growing increasingly isolated and overwhelmed with her crying baby and household responsibilities, she attends a local baby group in search of connection. Guided by the excessively accommodating Lynette (Jo Hartley), the group engages in lighthearted games aimed to strengthen the bond between mother and child. Struggling to assimilate, Lotte uses the group to vent her fury, triggering a chain reaction and unraveling a web of shared emotions that break the conventions of the group.[2]
Cast
edit- Erin Doherty as Lotte
- Jo Hartley as Lynette
- Emmanuella Cole
- Muireann Bird
- Director - Phoebe Arnstein
- Writer - Phoebe Arnstein
- Producers - Sophia Gibber, Scarlett Barclay, Myles Payne
- Executive Producers - James Sorton, Davud Karbassioun
- Director of Photography - Michał Dymek
- Production Designer - Francesca Massariol
- Costume Designer - Amy Thompson
- Hair/Make-Up Designer - Holly Miller
- Editor - Russell Icke
- Sound Design & Mix - Ines Adriana
- Casting Director - Martin Ware
- Original Score - Tawiah
Production
editIf You're Happy was directed and written by Phoebe Arnstein, with production by Agile Films and Pulse Films, both based in UK.
In an interview with Directors Notes[4], Phoebe Arnstein shared insights into the creation of her short film If You're Happy. She wrote the film during the early days of her first experience with motherhood, aiming to capture the raw and visceral emotions of that period. Arnstein was inspired by an article in The New York Times about mothers who would meet weekly to scream together as a form of communal release during the pandemic. This concept of a collective outpouring of emotions influenced the film's narrative. Additionally, her personal experiences attending baby groups, which sometimes felt surreal and lacked deep social connections, informed the film's portrayal of motherhood challenges.
Distribution
editThe film’s distribution is managed by Salaud Morisset, a film production and distribution company working with festivals and broadcasters all around the world.[5]
Release
editThe world premiere of IF YOU'RE HAPPY took place at the Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival[6]on August 12, 2023, in the United States. The sort movie is qualified for consideration for the Oscars 2024.[7]
| Festival Name | Award |
|---|---|
| Bueu’s International Film Festival 2024 | Audience Choice Award |
| Short Out Festival 2024 | Best International Short |
| Bolton International Film Festival 2023 | Winner of Best UK Short Award |
| Alice Nella Città 2023 | Winner of the Premiere Award for Best Short Film |
| Festival Name | Selection |
|---|---|
| Indy Shorts International Film Festival 2024 | In Competition |
| Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2024 | In Competition |
| British Shorts Film Festival 2024 | Premiere Award for Best Short Film |
| British Independent Film Awards 2023 | Best British Short Longlist |
| Rhode Island International Film Festival 2023 | In Competition |
References
edit- ^ If You're Happy (Short 2023) - Awards - IMDb. Retrieved 2024-12-12 – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ "Cordillera Int'l Film Festival 2024". ciffnv2024.eventive.org. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ Arnstein, Phoebe (2023-05-31). IF YOU'RE HAPPY (Trailer). Retrieved 2024-12-12 – via Vimeo.
- ^ Smith, Sarah (2023-12-11). "If You're Happy by Phoebe Arnstein // Drama // Directors Notes". Directors Notes. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "Homepage". Salaud Morisset - Short Films Production & Distribution. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "Phoebe Arnstein – Magna". www.magnastudios.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "If You're Happy | Short Film (Trailer)". Phoebe Arnstein. Retrieved 2024-12-12.