STEPHANIE DALEY

Origin Country: USA
Runtime: 92 MIN
Presentation Format: 35 MM

DIR/SCR Hilary Brougher PROD Jen Roskind, Samara Koffler, Lynette Howell, Sean Costello EXEC PROD Doug Dey, Tilda Swinton DP David Morrison ED Keith Reamer MUS David Mansfield CAST Tilda Swinton, Amber Tamblyn, Timothy Hutton, Denis O'Hare, Melissa Leo, Jim Gaffigan

Short Note:
When 16-year-old Stephanie Daley (Amber Tamblyn) is accused of murdering her newborn, she claims she never knew she was pregnant and that the child was stillborn. A forensic psychologist, Lydie Crane (Tilda Swinton), is hired to determine the truth behind Stephanie's state of denial.

Long Note:
Pregnant forensic psychologist Lydie Crane (Tilda Swinton) is hired to learn the truth behind the case of 16-year-old Stephanie Daley (Amber Tamblyn), who is accused of concealing her pregnancy and murdering her infant.

An infant is found dead in the trashcan of a Vermont ski lodge. Outside, 16-year-old Stephanie Daley collapses in the snow. When the unassuming teenager is accused of concealing her pregnancy and murdering her newborn, forensic psychologist Lydie Crane conducts a series of interviews to determine the truth behind Stephanie's state of denial.

One of the most unique movie experiences of the year, STEPHANIE DALEY will not soonbe forgotten.
-Lane Kneedler

Biography:
Hilary Brougher, who viewed Fellini films and other European films from age four, beganshooting her Super-8 movies at age 14. She continued with short films in high school, which brought her a full scholarship to New York City's School of Visual Arts. Her first feature film was THE STICKY FINGERS OF TIME and her second film STEPHANIE DALEY won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting award at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.