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Open Studio

Open Studio

2000•14m•

★4.5(2 ratings)

Drama

Overview

Rose gave up on her artistic career 30 years ago when she became pregnant. Now, after a life devoted to making sure her lesbian daughter found the success she wanted for herself, her daughter announces she's pregnant. The announcement unearths a rage in Rose and awakens her from her compromised life. It also ignites Rose's journey to reclaim her artistic voice and find her forgotten soul.

Director

Barbara Ryersen

Writers

Barbara Ryersen

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Main Cast

Sharron Shayne

Sharron Shayne

Rose Hardin (Mother)

Erinn Strain

Erinn Strain

Dee Hardin

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Barbara Ryersen
Assistant Director: Rebecca Rolnick
Assistant Director: Kennedy Wheatley
Assistant Director: David Brandvik
Assistant Director: Maria Brundige

Assistant Director: Jennifer Derwingson

Writing

Writer: Barbara Ryersen

Production

Producer: Barbara Ryersen
Producer: Maria Brundige
Producer: Kenneth Wheatley
Executive Producer: Carol Underhill
Unit Production Manager: Howard Leder
Co-Producer: Rebecca Hartzell

Music & Sound

Music: Bruno Coon
Sound Supervisor: Robert Drummond
Foley Artist: Patrick Cabral

Editing

Editor: Maria Brundige
Editor: Barbara Ryersen

Art Direction

Painter: Iris Gill
Painter: Muz Ryersen

Keywords

lgbtintrospectiveintimatedramatic

Did You Know?

#1

The film was directed by Barbara Ryersen.

#2

The screenplay was written by Barbara Ryersen.

#3

This title is listed on IMDb as tt1542720.

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Rating

4.5/10

Mixed

2 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Open Studio

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America