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''Snowflake'' is a 2014 Italian short film written and directed by Italian director Francesco Roder and filmed in New York City. The short film stars American actresses
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and
Tracy Middendorf Tracy Lynn Middendorf (born January 26, 1970) is an American television, film, movie, and theatre, stage actress. Middendorf's most notable roles were in the horror film ''Wes Craven's New Nightmare'', the MTV series ''Scream (TV series), Scream'' ...
. After an advanced screening held during the ''National Week of Culture'' in Italy, it officially premiered at the Academy Awards qualifying
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in August 2014 and later won two American Movie Awards in 2015.


Plot

Aurore (
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) is dying and Claire (
Ele Keats Ele Keats (born Elemy Georgescu; August 24, 1973) is an American television, film and stage actress, model, and jewelry designer. Keats's most notable roles were in the Disney musical drama film '' Newsies'', Garry Marshall's '' Frankie and Joh ...
) is at her side, waiting for the inevitable end to come. But Aurore has a final gift for her: a diary where she tells the story of their love. While the snowflakes fall outside the window in the darkness of their last night together, Claire will finally see their love story through the eyes of her beloved.


Cast

*
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as Claire Konrad *
Tracy Middendorf Tracy Lynn Middendorf (born January 26, 1970) is an American television, film, movie, and theatre, stage actress. Middendorf's most notable roles were in the horror film ''Wes Craven's New Nightmare'', the MTV series ''Scream (TV series), Scream'' ...
as Aurore Chase * Sara Lavner as Trish * Dayvin Turchiano as Jonathan * Lorenzo Balducci as Patrick


Production

The short film was entirely shot in New York City in January 2013. Actress
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got involved in the project in 2009 after reading the script and also served as an executive producer while
Tracy Middendorf Tracy Lynn Middendorf (born January 26, 1970) is an American television, film, movie, and theatre, stage actress. Middendorf's most notable roles were in the horror film ''Wes Craven's New Nightmare'', the MTV series ''Scream (TV series), Scream'' ...
joined the cast two days before filming began. Supporting actors Dayvin Turchiano and Lorenzo Balducci also participated in production in associate and executive roles, respectively. The post-production process was held in Los Angeles (color timing),
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, Madrid (editing) and Italy (music and sound design). Being an Italian production shot in the United States, the crew and the cast were equally divided between both nations. The first screening was held in the director's hometown
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, during the ''National Week of Culture'', before the LGBT movie ''
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Reception

The short film premiered in
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at the Academy Award Qualifying
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. It later screened in more than twenty international festivals, including the Cinema Diverse – Palm Springs Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (
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), the Women's International Film & Arts Festival (
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), the
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(
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) and the
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– Festival du Film LGBT de Paris (
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). The short film garnered considerable positive reviews from critics. Italian film magazine ''News Cinema'' described the film as «delicate and intense, with an extraordinary cast ..A little jem». The acting performances of the film were equally praised by Italian online magazine ''Mediacritica'', that wrote: «Ele Keats and Tracy Middendorf are superb ..The mise-en-scene is great and the direction is delicate and never malicious. ''Snowflake'' is a winner». According to ''Rogue Cinema'', the director was «able to create a very inspired view of a lesbian relationship without having to resort to obvious clichés or standard story arcs. The performances from both leads, Ele Keats and Tracy Middendorf are also lovingly crafted, each performance allowing the layers of their past to creep into their characters slowly, but surely. Well shot, with a very moody music score, ''Snowflake'' achieves great drama throughout». The jurors of the American Movie Awards praised the «exceptional merits» of the film and the
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's ''Women's International Film & Arts Festival'' program described it as a «meticulously crafted, excellent narrative short film». ''Talent TV'' wrote that it was «a beautifully shot and reflective sad story» and jurors at the ''ShorTS International Film Festival'' described it as a «sentimental vertigo»


Festivals

After a sneak screening at the San Antonio QFest in
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, the short film officially debuted on August 19, 2014 at the 10th Annual
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in
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*
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, Los Angeles * San Antonio QFest,
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* Filmfest Homochrom,
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, Germany * Cinema Diverse – Palm Springs Gay & Lesbian Film Festival,
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* K3 Film Festival FVG,
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* San Pedro International Film Festival,
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*
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,
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* Rumschpringe International Short Film Festival,
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* Chéries-Chéris – Festival du Film LGBT de Paris, Paris * Grace Film Festival, San Francisco * Los Angeles CineFest Los Angeles * Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards, Los Angeles * Women's International Film & Arts Festival, Miami * Mix Mexico International Film Festival,
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* Maremetraggio ShorTs International Film Festival,
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* Macon Film Festival,
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* La Corte dei Corti,
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* Lancaster International Short Film Festival,
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(special screening) * Outwest Film Festival,
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* Feminist and Queer International Film Festival,
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* Muestra de Cine desde Diversas Trincheras,
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* Dyke Drama Film Festival,
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* Home Festival,
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* Twisted Love Short Film Festival,
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(special screening) * Cinemambulante,
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(special screening)


Awards and nominations

The short film won a total of 17 international film awards. * Best Shorts Competition,
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''Award of Excellence, Best LGBT Short Film'' * Accolade Competition
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''Award of Excellence, Best Leading Actress (
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) * Filmfest Homochrom,
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, Germany ''Audience Award, Best Lesbian Short Film'' * Cinema Diverse – Palm Springs Gay & Lesbian Film Festival,
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''Festival Favorite, Best LGBT Short Film'' * Rumschpringe International Short Film Festival,
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''Jury Award, Best Drama'' * Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards,
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''Jury Award, Best Cinematography (Lyn Moncrief)'' * Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards,
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''Best Drama Nomination, Best Actress Nomination (
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), Best Supporting Actress (
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)'' * San Francisco Awards,
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, ''Jury Award, Best LGBTQ Film'' * International Independent Film Awards IIFA
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''Diamond Award – Best Actress in a Leading Role (
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)'' * International Independent Film Awards IIFA
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''Diamond Award – Best Actress in a Supporting Role (
Tracy Middendorf Tracy Lynn Middendorf (born January 26, 1970) is an American television, film, movie, and theatre, stage actress. Middendorf's most notable roles were in the horror film ''Wes Craven's New Nightmare'', the MTV series ''Scream (TV series), Scream'' ...
)'' * International Independent Film Awards IIFA
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''Platinum Award – Best Narrative Short'' * International Independent Film Awards IIFA
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''Platinum Award – Best Cinematography (Lyn Moncrief)'' * IndieFEST Film Awards,
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''Award of Excellence – Best Short Film'' * IndieFEST Film Awards,
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''Award of Excellence – Best Leading Actress (
Ele Keats Ele Keats (born Elemy Georgescu; August 24, 1973) is an American television, film and stage actress, model, and jewelry designer. Keats's most notable roles were in the Disney musical drama film '' Newsies'', Garry Marshall's '' Frankie and Joh ...
)'' * IndieFEST Film Awards,
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''Award of Excellence – Best Supporting Actress (
Tracy Middendorf Tracy Lynn Middendorf (born January 26, 1970) is an American television, film, movie, and theatre, stage actress. Middendorf's most notable roles were in the horror film ''Wes Craven's New Nightmare'', the MTV series ''Scream (TV series), Scream'' ...
)''


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