STAY INSIDE (New @starringkristine micro short) *WARNING* This film deals with domestic violence *@kristinegerolaga and I shot this on her cell phone while in quarantine. Written/Directed by @kristinegerolaga Acting/Camera operated by @kristinegerolaga & @stevenkrimmel Edited/VFX by @stevenkrimmel Special Thanks to @hannahburgos , @smorris.bom , and @jordainwallacemusic for a piece of music used in this from our micro short Cautious. #covid19 #directedbywomen #scifi #drama #shortfilm #stayinside #stayhome From Kristine: While stressing about the virus from the safety of my home, I came across some articles on domestic violence while sheltering in place and was reminded of all the people who are trapped at home with their abusers right now while trying to protect themselves from COVID-19. I wrote this short with them in mind. It’s a sci-fi drama and meant to mirror what’s happening with COVID-19, but unfortunately, we aren’t living in science fiction right now and many people are in more danger than the rest of us. I can’t help but think of the abuse victims, those combatting mental illness and suicidal thoughts, those living in poverty, the homeless, the incarcerated, the immigrants locked up in detention centers, and anyone else who has to survive through this scary time without basic necessities and support. National Domestic Violence Hotline (call or text): 1–800–799–7233. Websites like thehotline.org and safehorizon.org offer live chat and quick escape buttons in case abusers come into the room. Shelters are remaining open and helping quarantine anyone exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 https://www.instagram.com/p/B-jHcvppOng/?igshid=a927q3djl9ny
