Internal Bleeding - Festival Recognition
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Contact: Charlotte Frøyland · crfroyland@gmail.com · charlottefroyland.com
Charlotte Frøyland Earns Festival Recognition for “The Internal Bleeding of Sophie and Sam”
(Los Angeles, CA) — Charlotte Frøyland’s short film, The Internal Bleeding of Sophie and Sam, has completed its independent festival circuit, earning recognition at five festivals and competitions across North America - including a Best Leading Actress win at the Best Shorts Competition.
The film, a psychological drama exploring guilt, loneliness, and the danger of suppressing past mistakes, marks Charlotte’s debut as director of her own screenplay. Having previously written, produced, and starred in her own screen work, stepping into the director’s chair for the first time represented a significant creative milestone - and one the festival circuit has affirmed.
Charlotte Frøyland wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the film - a complete creative undertaking that reflects both her established screen presence and her growing ambition as a filmmaker behind the camera. The film was co-produced by Allison Rishwain, Steve Hauser, and Darius Valentine.
The film’s festival circuit is now complete.
ABOUT THE FESTIVALS
Best Shorts Competition · bestshorts.net
Toronto International Women Film Festival · torontowomenfilmfestival.com
International Movie Awards Indie · international-movie-awards.getlandingsite.com
Venice Shorts (Los Angeles) · veniceshortsfest.com
Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival · liftoff.network
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For more information, visit charlottefroyland.com or contact Charlotte Frøyland at crfroyland@gmail.com
“Sophie and Sam gave me the opportunity to inhabit every dimension of the creative process — from the first word on the page to the final performance on screen. The festival recognition means the world to me, and I’m deeply grateful to everyone who supported this journey.”
- Charlotte Frøyland, Writer/Director/Producer/Lead Actor