AVA - An LGBT Short Film by Caley Brooke

In a gay conversion center, a young girl risks everything to save her new friend.
This film was made in August 2018 in Prodigy Camp, it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life and I am so proud of what everyone was able to accomplish there. I also had the opportunity of working with Ella Fields and Chappell Roan, who were both amazing actresses!
Please comment and questions/critiques, this film was a sort of experiment with making something that is visually and not dialogue driven and I'd like to know what works and doesn't. This was my second short film I've directed and written and I can't wait to make more!
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A short film/music video directed by Caley Brooke. Starring Ella Fields, Kayleigh Amstutz, Shawn Telford, Mandi Wickline, Caley Brooke, Veronica Redpath and Rick Stevenson. Director of photography Ethan Seneker, produced by Jeffery Brown, sound by Ahbi Goyal and production assistant Zoe Larkin. Music by Celeste Felsheim.

[@brynb9493]

My dream girl’s dream girl?

[@jordynbaxter6561]

CHAPPELL ???

[@inmycomfychair]

That's my favorite artists's favorite artist

[@edenmargaitis9085]

a film staring the queen who made the film “bubble gum” every gay girls dream , and is a fantastic actress i’m hooked

[@dianamafnas4713]

Caley Brooke, thank you for making and sharing this film. I read a number of comments before actually viewing your work. It is heartwarming to know there are so many of your generation who have the courage, understanding and conviction, to live and love regardless of obstacles. Centuries of lives lost, families and friendships shattered, torture and hate towards Lesbians and Gays...and everyone else under the "🌈" , to openly express ourselves. Today is Internatioǹal Women's Day. Just as women all over the 🌎 struggled -and are still struggling -so too do we. Films such as yours Caley, will do much to create greater understanding and compassion. Best wishes on your endeavors!!!😊

[@CaleyBrooke]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS COMMENT! Seriously this is what makes me want to keep creating films :)

[@audreypugh6273]

haha this is about to get a surge in views again

[@gregm17]

Very well done and very powerful! All in five minutes! Amazing! Would love to see this story in feature length. Brava!

[@CaleyBrooke]

gregm17 thank you so much!! 💙💕

[@ivonetemaria9731]

@@CaleyBrooke kkk

[@tunevivi]

Everything about this was so amazing!! The coloring, the story (it was so greatly vague), how it was shot, etc. Loved it! Definitely keep it up. :)

[@CaleyBrooke]

Rachel A thank you so so much!! 💙💙

[@cheryl7003]

I get the theme of this short... it would be nice to see happy lesbians. I'm very happy, So I know we exist... there are alot of these depressing shorts out there and would be nice to see a romantic, funny film. They must be harder to make since there are only a few worth watching

[@landslave8367]

VERY powerful even though the story line was a little bit confusing. We need to fight this horrific "pray the gay away" BULLSHIT.

[@CaleyBrooke]

Landslave Thank you!!!!! 💙💙

[@teaniaipa1971]

This is amazing! Didn’t really understand what was going on..... but great scenery shots!

[@CaleyBrooke]

Teani Aipa thank you!! My cinematographer really did amazing, he’s very talented

[@antonioroiggavidia635]

Teani Aipa lmmkmm

[@ivonetemaria9731]

@@CaleyBrooke kkkl

[@molhill2659]

Loved this short film!! Really well shot:)

[@CaleyBrooke]

Mol Hill thank you so much! 💙💙

[@beate8078]

Wow Kayleigh Amstutz alias Chappel Roan sings at Coachella now

[@connor6400]

Amazing job!!! 🔥🔥

[@erikacavinta2105]

CHAPPELL MY QUEEN

[@worldtipper]

The sound is way too low. I have the volume up as far as I can. But good filmmaking never the less.

[@aj5ever]

Yeah I thought it was a silent film the first time I watched it lol

[@CaleyBrooke]

Thank you --- and please watch my updated version! It can be hard to fix audio that was originally rough haha, but this is defiantly an improvement kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpeli4WYrZyAqqM thanks for watching :)

[@CaleyBrooke]

@@aj5ever try watching the updated version! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpeli4WYrZyAqqM thanks for watching :) this sound is definitely improved (plus subtitles are added)

[@ifoundyoursalamicat4890]

Wait isn’t Ella fields a filmmaker not a actor

[@arianablink4350]

Y yo aquí por Chappell Roan

[@chelseananez444]

KAYLEIGH OMG!!

[@iroblu_one]

in case you don't know her personally, you shouldn't use her given name. if you know her, I'm sorry to bother you

[@Dave102693]

Gay "convertion" camp?

[@kevinnosx9]

I wish I was in a lesbian film

[@jonaseggen2230]

Good filming, casting, scenes, mood, and more, but a bit unclear what is happening at the end, and maybe the film should'v been a bit longer? As your second film this is really good though, and I'm sure you can get far if you continue to do more and find the right people to give you professional constructive critique as you obviously have an eye for this craft. It is not easy to make visual and not dialogue driven stories, and not many people are doing this so I think you should continue experimenting with that. When you need a break from this I suggest you do the total opposite, film people who are reading or make interviews, real or fake. If you somehow later in life, after doing all the right things find your self not becoming as successful as you wanted, remember that chance and luck also plays a big part in everything. Good luck.

[@iamfruit-roblox3980]

CHAPPELL

[@marubasilaen5787]

OMG

[@earth2ellie]

I would've appreciated if this film had subtitles.

[@CaleyBrooke]

hi! I know this comment/video is old but I actually did repost the video with subtitles it’s on my channel :^) it’s definitely necessary for the parts with quiet audio lol

[@valentinarolon4821]

Si le pusieran un pinche subtitulo entendería :v

[@jazzylim3688]

Lol 🤣 a brainwashed camp as it work in this modern century.

[@OikPoinFive]

Sin still exists

[@cassidyscloud7057]

Eric yeah but you don’t have to be a dick about it lmao. People have different beliefs from you and that’s okay.

[@scruffy.househusband]

Jacob Search, No U

[@CaleyBrooke]

Hey guys! I just released an updated edit of this film :) please view it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpeli4WYrZyAqqM THANK YOU :)

[@nzcrsm]

CHAPPELL ROAN!!!!

[@CaleyBrooke]

Hi everybody! Thank you so so much for all the recent views and likes on this video! It's the second short film I've ever directed and I really look forward to learning from it and making more. If anyone has any questions/critiques/etc please comment, I'll be responding to everyone - thank you!

[@gladysmbinyamueni8362]

Am a lesbian i would like to start acting with you gays

[@CaleyBrooke]

DragonGirl23 it’s all good!! No they’re not - I actually play the girl at the center haha, the girlfriend from the flashback is played by Chappell Roan

[@gamermode8733]

Is theres a part 2?

[@CaleyBrooke]

Gamer Mode87 not that I have written yet! Might be in the future though, I always have ideas.

[@camkmi4258]

This short film deserves so much more recognition!!!

[@CaleyBrooke]

yeemo 91 thank you so much!! Out of every film I’ve made this one definitely means the most to me :)

[@camkmi4258]

@@CaleyBrooke welcome!! I sent the link to my girlfriend haha :) are your other short films on KZbin too?

[@CaleyBrooke]

yeemo 91 I actually usually do production design, this is the first festival short I’ve directed!! I just did production design for a really amazing short by Molly Smith you can watch here m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYiUfYaDeqeeaas thank you so so much 💙💙

[@tpenguin7857]

WOW, so much packed into 5 min 10 sec, really stunned that this is only your second film and yeah the actresses are great but they had to have the material to perform with. really looking forward to your future projects.

[@CaleyBrooke]

T C thank you so so much! It honestly really makes me feel like I’m going the right direction with my career choices when I see comments like this 💙

[@chloeanderson7185]

AWWW ELLA IS IN IT YESS

[@CaleyBrooke]

She's a great actress! Very talented

[@aj5ever]

Yep

[@grahamfuller6186]

Packs a punch. Very much a 'less is more' short film. Minimal dialogue, yet not too hard to follow the message. Can't help wondering if it would work without the anti-homosexuality sign, I think it would. Amazing that it builds as well as it does in a few minutes. Perhaps you need to research your audience reaction a bit more; don't be afraid to make them work a little in coming up with the answers. You don't have to give it on a plate... Well done x

[@careymoore1307]

The poor volume ruins this production!

[@CaleyBrooke]

It can be hard to fix audio that was originally rough haha, but this is definitely an improvement kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpeli4WYrZyAqqM I made an updated version of the film, with louder volume and subtitles for some extra clarity!

[@lemonadelaide]

This is really awesome! Keep up the good work!!

[@CaleyBrooke]

Thank you so so much! I can't wait to make more :)

[@karolgorecki4400]

Karol gòrecki

[@JaxonPryce]

Easily the best short film this year.

[@CaleyBrooke]

Jaxeno thank you stranger ;)

[@CaleyBrooke]

easily the best comment of the year

[@actualcringe3925]

I’ve been following you and Ella on Instagram for a little while and I love both of your guys’ acting and directing. You’re both so talented and I loved watching this so much. If you have a true passion for it, I think you should stay in the industry. You have so much talent and so much potential. Best of luck❤️

[@CaleyBrooke]

Actual Cringe wow - thank you so so much 💙💙

[@diananava402]

May ihihina pa ba yung audio nito

[@katharina8005]

Sehr schön und gut gemachter Film!

[@tobiaszoticus]

Lol