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Synopsis
After an act of bullying sends kind but awkward high school senior Javier to the hospital, he begins having psychic visions that reveal the horrifying truth behind a rash of supposed suicides at his school. It is now up to him and his sarcastic best friend Bianca to unmask the serial killer targeting their classmates before it’s too late.
Bio
Clare Cooney is an LA based filmmaker. Her feature directorial debut DEPARTING SENIORS made its North American Premiere on Opening Night of the Chicago International Film Festival 2023 after screening internationally with FrightFest UK and the Fantastic Pavilion at Cannes. Her award-winning short films RUNNER, PICK UP, and AFTER (A LOVE STORY) have played at major U.S. festivals, including Academy-Qualifying festivals such as Cleveland International, LA Shorts International, Indy Shorts International, and Atlanta Film Festival, where Cooney received a “Filmmaker to Watch” nod. Her films have gained massive popularity on the prestigious short film channel Omeleto, at which Cooney is a Senior Programmer.
Acting credits include NBC's CHICAGO MED, CW’s 4400, NBC’s Chicago PD, lead roles in numerous independent features, and a supporting role in Steve McQueen’s WIDOWS. Cooney originally hails from Detroit and trained extensively in Chicago, and is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Ireland. She is a graduate of the School at Steppenwolf and the University of Notre Dame.
Awards History
Nightmares Film Festival 2023 - Best Director
Chicago International Film Festival 2023 - Gold Q-Hugo Nomination
Another Hole In the Head 2023 - Best Mystery Feature
Credits
Actor - Ignacio Diaz-Silvero
Actor - Yani Gellman
