Chicken Bones (2024)

With a storm threatening, Rita Katerina, a bitter and elderly Italian, navigates her south Louisiana assisted living home seeking a forbidden cigarette as the winds blow in faces from her past. By highlighting the region's complexities, the film reveals the human urgency of its environmental concerns.

Official Selection:

New Orleans Film Festival, Montreal Independent Film Festival, Portugal IndieFilm Festival, New York Indie Shorts Awards, Tuscon Film Festival

Written and Directed by Abby Waters

It a true enjoyment working as the Assistant Director for this short. Battling the Louisiana heat was well worth it because I got to meet and create with such amazing people. It was a welcomed challenge to coordinate the various locations, time restrictions and live animals (Zero stole the show). This opportunity has helped me immensely as I continue on with my film making career. Thank You Abby.