Where Is Dead?

Storyline

In this quiet, naturalistic dramatic short, six-year old Sarah grapples with understanding mortality after the sudden death of her older brother, David. With the help of her family, she gradually learns how to process his passing and cope with her grief. Written, produced, and directed by Jackie Rivet-River, this short film for Encyclopaedia Britannica Films was awarded the Silver Hugo prize at the Chicago International Film Festival, as well as 12 additional awards internationally.

Top Cast

S

Sara Crawford

Sarah

R

Robert Crawford Jr

David

Ned Schmidtke

Father

C

Cynthia Baker

Mother

Felix Shuman

Grandfather

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Janet Scheneker

Amanda

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Lois Dubin-Hauselman

Cookie Lady

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Nickolas Hauselman

Child on Slide