Tell Me Something True - Short Film, 2022.

Director: Julia Freij Producers: Lara Marks and Siyuan Che Screenwriters: Talisha Elger and Lara Marks Cinematographer: Leo Behrens Editor: Victoria Villig Production Designer: Paige Schaeffer

Lola and Dylan are best friends who just finished the first night of their graduate drama school showcase. Doubt and insecurity has been haunting Lola all night and now she finally probes Dylan for his true thoughts on the show. When he is reluctant to engage, she grabs a diner menu and proposes a game of tic-tac-toe…with a twist. Loser has to tell the other what they didn’t like about their performance. As the game unfolds and Lola presses Dylan, he gradually reveals a brutally honest critique of her performance. The following night Lola prepares to go onstage; but the question now taunts her. Can she perform?

‘Tell Me Something True’ is a film about the fragility, vulnerability and risk of being an artist.