Jennifer Liao

FAMILY FIRST (2010)

Rob and Ashley have a big announcement, but when their news brings a family dinner to a screeching halt, they're forced to question their choice. Family First is a dark comedy about family approval and the blindness of love. (short film, 6:50)

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directed by Chris Hanratty
produced by Jennifer Liao and Jennifer Mesich
written by Mike McPhaden, story by Chris Hanratty and Mike McPhaden
starring Shira Leuchter, Peter Mooney, Michael Healey, Diane Flacks, and Dylan Everett

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Festivals, Screenings, and Awards:

• Couch Fest Films 2011: Winner - Best Romance
• Calgary International Film Festival 2011
• Lab Cab Festival 2011
• Open Roof Films 2011
• Palm Springs ShortFest 2011
• CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival 2011
• Golden Sheaf Award Nomination 2011: Best Comedy
• International Short Film Festival Detmold (Germany) 2011
• Nickel Independent Film Festival 2011
• Dawson City International Short Film Festival 2011
• Cleveland International Film Festival 2011
• WIFT-T Short Film Showcase 2011
• Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival 2010
• Shorts Under the Stars: A Bravo!FACT Screening 2010
• The Film Event Society of Temiskaming, New Liskeard 2010
• TV Broadcast on Bravo! Canada (Bravo!FACT's IN SHORT)
  

Reviews:

• The More the Merrier Arts Radio (June 4, 2011)
• Schema Magazine (October 12, 2010)

Stills (by Darren Kemper):