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SHORT FILM

AUBERGINE

A light-hearted short about a sex worker, who wants to set boundaries with her client, but when she uses her safeword, it works a little too well.

10 Minutes | Shot on Sony FS7 | On Location in San Francisco

It's just another normal day doing companion work for Marie, until her client, Jack, spanks her without her consent. Marie uses her safe word, and it works to stop the spanking, but it also has a side effect. So she calls her confident best friend, Natalie, who explains that things can go very wrong when you don't enforce your boundaries confidently. She also tells her she only has five minutes to reverse the problem before Jack stuck forever.

STARRING
Katie Austin
Jared Newman

Carolina Espinosa

DIRECTOR
Katie Austin

PRODUCER
Connie Jo Sechrist
 

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AWARDS

Hollywood International Golden Age Festival 2021
Best Short Comedy

IndieX Film Festival 2021
Best Comedy Short

Big Sur Film Festival 2021
Best Comedy Short
Best Director
Best Actress


Vegas Movie Awards 2021
Best Comedy Short
Best Woman Filmmaker
Best 1st Time Director

 

SCREENINGS

We’re very proud to say that Aubergine has played
in over 20 festivals around the world.

Another Hole in the Head Film Festival
Venice Shorts Film Festival

Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
The Women's Film Festival 
Big Sur Film Festival
Poppy Jasper Film Festival

BEHIND THE SCENES

When the cameras stop rolling. It’s truly remarkable to see these photos of everyone enjoying making this project. See for yourself!

ON SET PHOTOS

Gallery of behind the scenes photos
Photos by: Ericka Burwell

 

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