STEPHANIE'S IMAGE, A Feature Film
Drama / Mystery, 72 Minutes, Color

"Well worth the journey for this subtle and unconventional drama delivers a thought provoking ending that is certain to stir discussion among filmgoers."

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AWARDS / NOMINATIONS / OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

Milan International Film Festival

Nominee, Melissa Leo for Best Actress

Nominee, Best Editing

Nominee, Best Feature Film
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Ojai-Ventura International Film Festival, Official Selection 
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Charlotte Film Festival, Official Selection 
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Method Fest Independent Film Festival, Official Selection  
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Lighthouse International Film Festival, Official Selection  
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NewFilmmakers LA Screening Series, Official Selection  
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Melissa Leo won a 2011 Best Supporting Actress Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award, for her performance in THE FIGHTER.  She won a 2009 Independent Spirit Award as Best Actress in FROZEN RIVER and also won Breakthrough Actor of the Year at the IFP Gotham Awards. 

What does a photograph mean if the image is a lie?


A documentary filmmaker (Janis DeLucia) investigates the murder of a former model (Melissa Leo, Academy Award / Golden Globe Winner) and finds that everything she's been told about her death is false.  This subtle and mysterious drama features an ensemble cast.

Directed and Edited by Janis DeLucia
Written and Produced by JP Allen

Director of Photography, KC Smith

Starring Melissa Leo, Janis DeLucia, JP Allen, Darren Bridgett, Chris Butler, Sally Clawson, Richard Conti, Yvonne Fisher, Warren David Keith, Mara Luthane, Leontyne Mbele-Mbong, Chris Pflueger and Douglas Rowe. 


Studio photography of Melissa Leo by Jan Stürmann With music by SHOULDERS

Additional scoring by John Dole