“A deeply empathetic and effective character study, director Joey Schweitzer’s “New Lives” stunned me. Manusha’s (Weronika Wozniak) emotional journey navigating the trauma of her past of her past while confronting the pressures of assimilation is handled with such nuance and respect. I can’t wait to see what Schweitzer makes next. ”
Narrative short - Official selection:
EnergaCAMERIMAGE- Etudes Panorama Section
Boston Jewish Film Festival - Audience Award Winner - Freshflix Shorts Competition
NFFTY (National Film Festival for Talented Youth) - Jury Award Nominee BEST NARRATIVE (Student)
New York University First Run Film Festival - Best Actress Award
Miami Jewish Film Festival
Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival
Film Pittsburgh Robinson International Film Competition - Semi Finalist
Joyce Forum Jewish Film Festival
Greenpoint Film Festival
HollyShorts Monthly Screening Series
New York Shorts International Film Festival
Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival
Big Apple Film Festival
Written & Directed by Joey Schweitzer
Runtime: 19:27
Starring:
Weronika Wozniak
Tony Danieluk
Bart Blachino
Produced by: Henry Rosenbloom
Director of Photography: Kevin Yu
Edited by: Kale Radcliffe
Production Design: Laine Elliot
HMU: AJ Avivah
Original Score: Ryan Wheeler
Sound Design/Mixer: Peter Russell