Greta Driscoll is 14 years old and new in town. At school, she finds a friend in Elliott, a quirky but charming outsider. When her parents organize a surprise party for her 15th birthday, Greta is catapulted into a surreal dream world where she must confront her fears and insecurities. GIRL ASLEEP, Rosemary Myers' feature film debut, is based on the play of the same name by Matthew Whittet. The film combines coming-of-age elements with surreal fantasy and is set in the late 1970s. The staging is reminiscent of the works of Wes Anderson, but remains unique and original. The visual design, set design, and music contribute to the unique atmosphere. The film premiered at the Adelaide Film Festival in 2015 and was screened at the Berlinale in the Generation 14plus section in 2016, among other festivals. It has received numerous awards, including the Grand Jury Prize at the Seattle International Film Festival and the CinefestOZ Film Prize. GIRL ASLEEP was nominated for several categories at the 2016 AACTA Awards, including Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Cinematography.
A socially awkward teen falls asleep at her disastrous and unwanted 15th birthday party and enters a fantasy world.
Greta Driscoll is 14 years old and new in town. At school, she finds a friend in Elliott, a quirky but charming outsider. When her parents organize a surprise party for her 15th birthday, Greta is catapulted into a surreal dream world where she must confront her fears and insecurities.
GIRL ASLEEP, Rosemary Myers' feature film debut, is based on the play of the same name by Matthew Whittet. The film combines coming-of-age elements with surreal fantasy and is set in the late 1970s. The staging is reminiscent of the works of Wes Anderson, but remains unique and original. The visual design, set design, and music contribute to the unique atmosphere.
The film premiered at the Adelaide Film Festival in 2015 and was screened at the Berlinale in the Generation 14plus section in 2016, among other festivals. It has received numerous awards, including the Grand Jury Prize at the Seattle International Film Festival and the CinefestOZ Film Prize. GIRL ASLEEP was nominated for several categories at the 2016 AACTA Awards, including Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Cinematography.