Jen, 28 (2021) is a short film based on the true survivor story of the writer, producer and star, Jessica Sharples. The film shines a light on the misinterpreted “gray area” of date rape and sexual assault. Jen, 28 was accepted into 35 film festivals and won 14 awards, including; Best Short Film, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Female Director.
Watch Jen, 28 below, see what people are saying about the film, and view the awards list.
Directed by Iyin Landre
Written & Produced by Jessica Sharples
Starring Jessica Sharples & Bobby Slaski
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Film Festivals
Awards (2021)
Women Filmmakers Best Short Film - Big Apple Film Festival
Best Short Film - Feedback Female Film Festival
First Prize Directorial Discovery Award - Roving Eye International Film Festival
Best Women Short - Independent Shorts Awards
Best Actress - Montreal Independent Film Festival
Best Actress - Rome International Movie Awards
Best Actress - Independent Shorts Awards
Outstanding Achievement Award (Women Short) - Indie Short Fest
Outstanding Achievement Award (Drama Short) - IndieX Fest
Outstanding Achievement Award (Actress) - IndieX Fest
Best Female Director - Toronto Film Channel Awards
Best Supporting Actor - Rome International Movie Awards
Best Acting Duo - Independent Shorts Awards
Honorable Mention - Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
Nominations (2021)
Semi-Finalist - Flicker's Rhode Island International Film Festival
Quarter-Finalist - Female Eye Film Festival
Finalist Best Narrative Short & Best Actress - Queens World Film Festival
Finalist Best Drama, Best Actress, Best Actor & Best Cinematography - Flicks4Change
