Career Girl
Synopsis: We meet Monica, a beautiful executive, preparing at home for the next day’s meeting – the most important meeting of her life!
The following morning, she wakes with a strange and unexpected problem: she’s suddenly 9 months pregnant. She struggles desperately to find a way to make it to the meeting and save her career.
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Starring
Jon Huertas (Oliver)
Tava Smiley (Angie)
Dashiell Spaihts (Baby)
Directed by
Fortunato Procopio
Produced by
Johanna Watts
Director's Statement
Career girl takes a comedic look at a dilemma women face all over the world – the pull between career and family. We shot this film over the course of seven months to capture the actual pregnancy of the actress.
Awards
South Dakota Film Festival - United States - 2015
Best Narrative Short Film (Career Girl)
Lady Filmmaker's Film Festival - United States - 2017
Best Comedy Short (Career Girl)
Albuquerque Film and Music Experience - United States - 2015
Best Actress (Johanna Watts)
Hill Country Film Festival - United States - 2016
Audience Choice Award (Career Girl)
Official selection
Hollyshorts Film Festival - United States - 2015
Palm Springs International ShortsFest - United States - 2015
Charleston International Film Festival - United States - 2015
Catalina Film Festival - United States - 2015
Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival - United States - 2015