DRESSED TO THE NINES

DRESSED TO THE NINES

6 Min | Madeleine Shenai, Ivana Mazza-Coates | United Kingdom

Luke goes on a journey of self-discovery in his mum’s bedroom. Trying on dresses, perfume and make-up he dances away, losing himself to the connection. Ron, his unsuspecting dad, catches him and tensions in the house reach boiling point. In that moment, Luke and Ron connect in their shared grief.

Directors
Madeleine Shenai & Ivana Mazza-Coates
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Maddy is an emerging writer & director for theatre and screen, based in London. Ivana is a budding writer and director for theatre and screen. Their work includes original series Cameo, developed with Untold Studios, short film Open Isolationship, which was long-listed for the BBC Interconnected writing award. They have been part of a development writers’ room with LA based Automatic studios, and a writers’ room with production company Bucaneer.

Maddy’s independent writing & directing includes her short film THAT?, screening at BAFTA/BIFA festivals, garnering multiple best director awards and will be distributed with the sexual health charity for teenagers Fumble. Ivana was recently commissioned by Bafta rising star Mia Mckenna-Bruce and writer/director Bec Evans to write and perform a monologue that showcased at the immersive exhibition Does That Make Me A Woman?

Screenings
PLAYGROUND Buenos Aires
25h of August 2025 | 18:00
Casona de Humahuaca, Humahuaca 3508, Almagro

Cultural center

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NEON BLACK | MAGIC MIX | INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION, Program 2025