Department of Film Assistant Professors and Also Sisters team, Miriam and Sonia Albert-Sobrino, are being celebrated nationally and internationally for their recent horror screenplays. Also being recognized are their U Film students who have been hired as crew members to help produce these films.
THE UNBEARING
“The Unbearing” follows a pest control worker who, after an illegal abortion, must eliminate the sinister presence growing inside her before it takes control of her body and life. The film was directed, photographed, and edited by the ALSO Sisters, and written, executive produced, and starred in by Katerina Eichenberger. Additionally, two University of Utah F&MAD alumni served on the crew: Terri Zitong Diao (BA ‘24) served as First Assistant Camera for the second unit in Salt Lake City, and Lana Ballenot (BA ‘24) contributed extensive VFX and compositing to a complex shot, earning the credit of “additional VFX artist.” The film will be distributed by Freak Agency.
🌠 TCL Chinese Theatres Hollywood premiere, 24th Edition of the SCREAMFEST Horror Film Festival 2024
NO MAN IS AN ISLAND
In addition to “The Unbearing,” the ALSO Sisters have also had significant success with their horror screenplay titled “No Man is an Island.” It has landed in the top 9% of all short film projects on Coverfly.
👉🏼Finalist, Imagine This Women's International Film Festival - Imagine This Women's Film Festival 2024
👉🏼 Quarterfinalist, ScreenCraft Film Fund Fall 2024
👉🏼 Quarterfinalist, Filmmatic Drama Screenplay Awards Season 9
👉🏼 Quarterfinalist, SLAMDANCE 2024
👉🏼 Official Selection, HorrOrigins Film Fest 2024