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Logline

After receiving a life-threatening diagnosis Harper’s entire world is turned upside down when she finds herself under the care of a disinterested doctor.

Synopsis

Pieces of Eleanor follows Harper, a medical school dropout living in a small suburban community in Georgia. Still adjusting to her mother’s death, Harper is ever watchful over her younger spunky sister, Jazz. Together, the two sisters always have each other’s backs.

After being diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition, Harper’s entire world is turned upside down when she finds herself under the care of a disinterested doctor who further endangers her life when he fails to prioritize her health and constantly ignores her concerns.

Inspired by the writer/director’s own experience of nearly losing her life after being misdiagnosed by multiple doctors, Pieces of Eleanor is a drama highlighting real-life issues that women face when dealing with reproductive health issues. The story also touches upon a common thread that most women don’t feel seen or heard by their doctors. Even more daunting is the number of BIPOC women (Black Indigenous People of Color) who experience medical disparities at an alarming rate.

With the support of her family and a loving community, Harper sets out on a journey to discover her reason to fight!

Meet the Filmmakers

v.c. rhone – Writer/Director/Producer
v.c. rhone is a seasoned storyteller often highlighting female-centric stories that embrace socially complex scenes in a way that’s provocative and undeniably empowering.

She completed her undergraduate studies in Film and Television Production at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where she studied under Academy Award Winner, Carol Dysinger (Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone If You’re a Girl) and was mentored by Emmy nominee Karissa Valencia (Creator and Showrunner of Netflix’s Spirit Rangers).

She produced and co-wrote, Not Afraid which received the Indigenous Film & Culture Award at the 2024 Windrider Summit & Sundance Film Festival Experience. Additionally, the film premiered as an official selection of the 17th Annual LA Skins Fest at the historical TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Her award-winning documentary Pie a la Mode has screened at 19 festivals globally.

v.c. is an NBC TV Writers Program Finalist and a ScreenCraft Finalist. Her feature screenplay, Becky Brenneman’s Bangin’ Bat Mitzvah, is in the top 10% of all screenplays on Coverfly. She has worked with Academy member, Leah Daniels Butler (The Wonder Years, Coming 2 America).

v.c. is the founder, director, and programmer for the Huntington Beach Cultural Film Festival. She is a published author and has been featured in the Los Angeles Times and the OC Register for the work she does in communities using the arts as a bridge to promote human dignity.

Kate Rees Davies – Producer
Kate is known for the film Magda starring Academy Award nominee, Abigail Breslin, the Academy Award Winning film, The King’s Speech starring Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter; and Contagion directed by Steven Soderbergh starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne and Jude Law. Kate’s feature Altered Perception, starring Jon Huertas (This is Us, Castle), is currently streaming on Amazon. Several of her films have premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Kate teaches directing at UCLA. She is the founder of New Hollywood Collective. The Collective is an inclusion initiative with workshops that give members the tools to develop, finance, and produce short form and proof of concept content for next level success.

Gabrielle Jeanelle – Producer
Gabrielle is a fantasy adventure writer who puts message before genre. The murder of Feguson, Missouri teen, Mike Brown, instinctively compelled her to use her gift of storytelling to explore conversations that happen in the Black community. She continues to make those topics digestible to society while also expressing them in cinematic form. Her short film WTF – What the Future has won several awards and has been screened at: The Kwanzaa Film Festival, The Denton Black Film Festival and other prestigious festivals. Gabrielle currently works as an Assistant Production Coordinator in Atlanta, GA for various production companies that produce content for Marvel, Paramount, Netflix and Amazon.

Suzie Abdou – Producer
Suzie Abdou has over a decade of experience in entertainment and public relations. She co-founded Good Life Management representing BIPOC writers, talent and music. GLM focuses on premium content and untold stories. Suzie was born in Upper Egypt to a Coptic family. Her work highlighting women’s issues spans the political spectrum to include working on multiple presidential campaigns, training women in the U.S. and the Middle East, and volunteering on the global refugee crisis.

Arlene Silguero – Producer
Arlene Silguero music management portfolio includes songwriters and performers, alike. From pop to rock to rap, she represents artists from around the globe. Her expertise is in A&R, collaborations, artist development, and negotiations. An entrepreneur at heart, Arlene co-founded Good Life Management representing BIPOC writers, talent and music. GLM focuses on premium content and untold stories.

Bo Palinic – Associate Producer
Bo Palinic is a member of the Producers Guild of America (PGA). She brings invaluable experience as a member of the producing team behind The Hobbit trilogy. She is the Clearance Supervisor for the long-running show, America’s Funniest Home Videos starring Alfonso Ribeiro. Bo holds a Ph.D. in History from UCLA and is currently developing an epic saga series.

Edith Mudge – Composer
Edith Mudge composes for TV, film, and more, with a specialty in electronic drama, synth pop, and choral music. Edith received her BA in Music from Skidmore College, where her work in composition earned her the school’s elusive Periclean Award. She has been a featured composer and contributed to the music departments of various projects including: Saturday Night Live, 90 Day Fiance, Love Island, Married at First Sight, The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth, Love is Blind, and Disney’s Marvel podcast, “Declassified” as a featured composer. Her work and life are greatly influenced by her stubborn desire for social justice for all, and her own experience that representation matters. Always on a journey to explore her artistry and expand her worldview, Edith Mudge is ready to bring her enthusiasm, creativity, and storytelling skills to every project.

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