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The premiere of ‘STOP-MOTION,’ a feature-length filmed stage play, will take place at Regal Cinemas in Los Angeles. This unique collaboration features stunning stop-motion animation and explores themes of love, loss, and family dynamics. Directed by Ludovica Villar-Hauser and written by Liz Kerin, the film stars various notable actors. The screening is scheduled for noon on October 18, 2025, as part of the LA Femme International Film Festival, aiming to highlight innovative storytelling and support underrepresented voices in the arts.
Los Angeles will host the premiere of “STOP-MOTION,” a feature-length filmed stage play that incorporates stunning stop-motion animation, on October 18, 2025. This event will be part of the 21st LA Femme International Film Festival and will take place at Regal Cinemas at LA Live, located at 1000 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015. The screening is scheduled for 12:00 p.m..
“STOP-MOTION” is a unique collaboration featuring the creative talents of writer Liz Kerin and director Ludovica Villar-Hauser. The film stars a notable cast including Emily Batsford, who is recognized for her work in “Nightwing Escalation,” along with Paula Ewin, Meghann Garmany, Emily Keefe from “Internedium,” Finn Kilgore from “The Adventures of Lord Dinby Whitherspoon – Duke of Space,” and Jak Watson from “The Thing with Jed.”
The stop-motion animation is crafted by Nisha Ramnath, who is known for her DIY aesthetic, creating puppets and sets from everyday items for both stop-motion and laser animation projects. The film’s narrative centers on Xan, a character who has dedicated her twenties to caring for her mother. Following a tragic accident, Xan grapples with grief and her family dynamics, exploring themes of duty, escapism, and the evolving nature of family in the face of loss through her own stop-motion film.
Bridget Stokes, an Emmy-winning director and board member of Parity Productions, has expressed excitement about the storytelling style of “STOP-MOTION,” emphasizing the film’s high production values which contribute to a distinctive viewing experience.
Parity Productions, the nonprofit New York Theatre Company that organized the screening, was founded in 2016 by Villar-Hauser with a mission to foster opportunities for women, transgender, gender-expansive, and intersex artists in the theater landscape. Villar-Hauser serves as the Artistic Director of Parity Productions and boasts an extensive resume, having experience directing productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in London’s West End.
Writer Liz Kerin has made a name for herself with awards spanning diverse platforms including stage and film, having received the 2018 Parity Commission for “STOP-MOTION.” Her contributions reflect a commitment to exploring complex themes through innovative artistic expressions.
The screening at the LA Femme International Film Festival represents not only an opportunity to showcase innovative storytelling through the intersection of stage and film but also highlights the importance of supporting underrepresented voices in the arts. “STOP-MOTION” is poised to offer audiences a fresh narrative experience while reflecting on universal themes of love, loss, and resilience.
Attendees of the festival can look forward to an enriching cinematic experience that celebrates both the art of stop-motion animation and compelling storytelling.
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