Subtract Nine Sundays
Directed by
Julya Jara
An affluent employer calls in his immigrant nanny to settle his dues.
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Synopsis
An affluent employer calls in his live-in nanny to settle his dues. Set in contemporary Texas, Subtract Nine Sundays is based on Anton Chekhov’s short story The Wimp and explores themes of power and personal agency. SUBTRACT NINE SUNDAYS is a sponsored project of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA).
Bio
JULYA JARA is a film director with formal training in acting. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute, where she graduated with distinction. As an actress, she has worked across theatre, film, and television.
Julya directed, edited, and produced The Quilt, a feature documentary acquired by PBS for its Made in Texas series. The film received multiple Best Documentary Feature and Audience Choice awards at festivals. Her narrative short, Subtract Nine Sundays, is a sponsored project of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and is currently in the festival circuit.
Julya’s work behind the camera is informed by her background in photography and visual storytelling.
Awards History
From the Heart Productions Short Film Grant 2024 - Hot Films in the Making
Credits
Actor - Jacqueline Guillen
Actor - Dwight Tolar
Producer - Paola Cortés
Producer - Elizabeth Avelar
Cinematographer - Piero Basso, AIC
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