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Synopsis
We find ourselves in a room where judges are discussing Clover’s performance. Despite some judges being unimpressed, one judge argues that Clover's talent should not be overlooked based on the rankings in their algorithm system. Saul, a senior judge, overrules the system and selects Clover to compete in the StarOpal Competition. Clover finishes a painting for her ill mother and is chosen for the competition. Her family is thrilled at the opportunity despite protests outside the competition venue. There are concerns about Clover's image during the competition, and she faces pressure to change her appearance to fit the competition's standards. This causes Clover emotional distress, but she finds strength through a call from her family. In the final performance, despite the judges choosing another contestant as the winner, Clover embraces her identity and is celebrated by fans.
Bio
B. Monét is a distinguished writer and director who obtained her B.A. in English from Spelman College and an MFA in Film and Television with a concentration in writing and directing from New York University. She is a native of Maryland, and her films are known for their thought-provoking questions about identity, society, race, and culture. Her commitment to showcasing underrepresented people in film, media, and television is evident in her works. She’s received several awards, including the runner-up position in the First Time Female Filmmakers Contest with Women and Hollywood, the Horizon Award through Cassian Elwes, Christine Vachon, and Lynette Howell-Taylor at the Sundance Film Festival, and the Adrienne Shelly Foundation grant. She also participated in Film Independent's residency program Project Involve as a directing fellow. B. Monét is one of the winners of the #NewView Film Competition with Glamour and Girlgaze, which celebrates the voices of female filmmakers, and one of the filmmakers in the Tisch Other Showcase, which focuses on diverse artists whose voices are underrepresented in the television industry. Notably, B. Monét directed the award-winning short film Q.U.E.E.N., which premiered on Magic Johnson's channel ASPiRE and has been screened at over a dozen festivals, including Cannes Short Film Corner. She also directed a branded short film, ""She’s Revolutionary,” on the #MeToo founder Tarana Burke for Levi’s and Girlgaze.
Screening History
World Premiere - Aired on MAX beginning Jan. 1st in partnership with Warner Brothers
Press
"Warner Bros. Studios Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Diverse Shorts Re-Creating Warner Bros. Classics (Exclusive)"
The Hollywood Reporter
