to watch this film, and all films, for just $6.99 / month. Otherwise you may purchase a
United States of AmericaIt can take a moment to change your life, but it can take forever to change a moment.
SynopsisHaunted by a rapist she could never identify, Jennifer struggles to find a way to escape the memory and nightmares of the night she was raped. In doing so she ends up finding herself confronted by the ‘rapist’ she was unable to fight off before.
Director's StatementDIRECTORS STATEMENT
By Karen Nielsen
‘Infinite Moments’ is a powerful short film about a young woman dealing with the trauma of being raped. The audience watches how after the attack she finds her power and strength and her own way of fighting back against the rapist.
Every year approximately 132,000 women in the United States reported that they have been victims of rape or attempted rape. It's estimated that two to six times that many women are raped, but do not report it.
In ‘Infinite Moments’ a woman journey’s back in her mind to the night she was raped during a self defense class. I loved the power and intensity brought to the screen by going back and forth between, her learning martial arts and then having to bring everything she learned to practice as she is being attacked again.
It is so easy to let fear take over when we are in these horrible situations. Our minds go blank and our animalistic behavior to survive comes through. But to be able to take that fear with some sort of control and use it against what you’re afraid of, is a powerful tool.
The audience is able to journey with our lead character, while she not only finds her empowerment through training but takes back her power when being attacked. She may not have been able to take down the rapist the first time, but now she knows that she will never give up her power again. Your power is only something that you give away, it can not be taken.
Through all natural sounds and quick editing, I wanted to bring the grittiness and rawness of everything to the surface.
‘Infinite Moments’ is a way of helping people to reach inside them and find their strength. It is incredibly important that no matter whether someone is 5 feet or 6 feet tall, they are able to stand up and protect themselves showing they are not defenseless. Through the techniques of martial arts a person can gain an inner power that towers over strength and size.
Ultimately I hope to inspire everyone, including those who have been attacked, abused physically and mentally to believe in the promise that through taking action to protect themselves they will go down fighting before they will let someone hurt them again.
-
Directed by
Karen Nielsen -
Written by
Karen Nielsen -
Produced by
Karen Nielsen - Infinite Moments Website
Written by: Karen Nielsen
Produced by: Karen Nielsen
Cast
Jennifer: Sarah GroundwaterRapist: Ian Rozylo
Self Defence Attacker: Brian Eden
Self Defence Instructor: Karen Bennett
Woman in Gym 1: Karla Erickson
Woman in Gym 2: Breanne Erickson
Woman in Gym 3: Gita Rickerby
Woman in Gym 4: Catherine Brown
Crew
Cinematographer: Robert RiendeauEditor: Aren Hansen
Sound Designer: Dorian Pareis
Fight Choreographer: Breanne Erickson
Music: Alicia Hansen
Production Manager: John Warren
1st Assistant Director: Greg Moleski
Script Supervisor: Radika Y.R.
Camera Operator: Robert Riendeau
1st Assistant Camera: Larry Marwyck
2nd Assistant Camera: Brandi Rose Pagani
Hair & Make-Up Artist: Regina Chow
Grip / Gaffer: Chris Muir
Grip / Gaffer: Ian Cunningham
Sound Mixer: Mark Hensley
Sound Recorder: Stephane Bourgeault
Production Coordinator: Hilary Redvers-Hill
Stills Photographer: Greg Moleski
Production Assistant: Amy Swan
EPK Photography: Robert Heimbecker
Main & End Titles: Rob Appleby
-
Director
Karen Nielsen
