:: esther bell productions

Short Films

ASHLEY
An anti-heroin spot televised nationally through Partners for A Drug-Free America. The piece was also shown on OPRAH and awarded by President Clinton.

PURPLE JESUS
Set in a small southern town, this eerie but satirical tale gives a new name to religious guilt. This film follows one woman's struggles with sanity as the pieces of her childhood come back to haunt her.

Selected for:
Sinking Creek Film Festival
Women in the Director's Chair Film Festival
and part of the Nuyorican Cafe Fifth Night Series

17 minutes

MARK OF AN AMATEUR
A winner of the LEARNING CHANNEL's Young Filmmaker's Award, this 30 minute documentary reveals the hidden talent in the South Carolina music scene in the late 80s. Features singer Danielle Howle and the punk band Anti Schism.

CASH AND THE LOVE OF ANDY WARHOL
Before the meat market area in NY had 5-star restaurants, Stephan Sprouse and Stephen Ashby had a two-man art show at the old Prisunik Art Gallery on 14thst and Esther Bell was there to film it.

LOBOTOMY
A short lampoon on television watching.

30 seconds

RUBBERBAND
A humorous tribute to the mundane nature of relationships. Starring Amanda Ray and Nevett Steel.

60 seconds

INTERN INTERN
Reveals the true benefits of having a surveillance camera. Featured on the OXYGEN channel.

30 seconds

ADDICTION
The confessions of a true coffee addict.

60 seconds

SHOE YOU
An inspired response to sexual harassment.

60 seconds

SHOE YOU 2, THE SEQUEL
Like all sequels, it's the same story but more violent and better camera moves.

OLD PEOPLE SUCK
The cold hard truth about old age.

60 seconds

GET UP GET OUT
Ironing her hair and cutting out a new dress is only part of Beth’s daily rituals in preparing for her illustrious career as a temp. This 10 minute film is a cinema verite of Beth's quirky existence. Featured on PBS.

ANGELICA AND BETTY ANGELICA & BETTY
Starring Elizabeth Griffin and Stephen Ashby

Angelica is a drag queen hell bent on getting to the mall, but her friend Betty is loaded on Midnight Dragon and lounging her boss’ luxurious bathtub, reading scripture. Will Angelica be able to sober Betty in time for the 3 o’clock BUS? Or will Betty hinder Angelica’s shopping insatiable desire to shop?

An homage to John Waters -- Gene Slacks, Salt for Slugs magazine

SORRY SORRY
A tale about two drag sisters and their plight to find the right date and play a game of Sorry.

Written by and starring Stephen Ashby.

VAMPIRE FILM #5, 922
A spoof on old Vampire films.

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