Pygmalion (2023)
An LGBTQ+ Romance Drama Short
Written and Directed by Giana Vigliotti
Sofie is a drawing student struggling to come to terms with her sexuality when she meets Norah, a nude art model in her figure drawing class and becomes infatuated with her.
2023
Shot on Arri Alexa Mini LF
Awards and Recognition
•Recipient of Best Production Design at Kent State University's Flash Film Festival
•Recipient of Best First-Time Filmmaker at the Youngstown Film Festival
•Official selection of the Rising Tide Film Festival
•Official selection of the Short. Sweet. Film Festival and recipient of Best Director award
Written and directed by: Giana Vigliotti
Produced by: Connor Mutnansky
Director of Photography: Caleb Pritt
Edited by: Giana Vigliotti
Original Score by: Nate Moraghan
Production Manager: Connor Mutnansky
1st Assistant Director: Tristan Oliveria
Associate Producer: Tony Perialis
Art Director: Giana Vigliotti
Hair and MUA: Anna and Emalee Zehnder
1st Assistant Camera: Jackson Clark
1st Assistant Camera: Chris Leszkowics
2nd Assistant Camera: Samuel Michael
2nd Assistant Camera: Dan Braden
Gaffer: Jon Cibella
Key Grip: Eric Martin
Dolly Grip: Phil Palumbo
Grips: Will Clark, Marc Haas, Geno Oradini
Production Sound: Nate Moraghan
Boom Operator: Bryce Snodgrass
PAs: Cyrus Adkins, Elliot Koren, Garrett Miller, Tony Perialis
Assistant Editor: Connor Mutnansky
Post-production Sound: Nate Moraghan
Colorist: Samuel Michael
The story of 'Pygmalion' blends the Greek myth of the sculptor Pygmalion with a modern take about a young woman who is struggling to come to terms with her sexuality when she falls in love with her muse.
The script came from a turbulent time in my life when I was grappling with leaving an abusive relationship, but found support in my close friends from my college figure drawing class.
'Pygmalion' is an immensely person and heartfelt film, and I feel empowered as both a filmmaker and a woman to have been able to share this piece of myself with the world. I am endlessly grateful to my cast and crew for generously volunteering their time and resources to a first-time director.
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