Directed by Gary Beeber

Emily is an artist who's art-form is her hair, makeup and clothing.
She says: "Self expression is my motivation, I like for people to see what's on the inside, on the outside."

I first met Emily at a friend's art opening in 2020 at Front Street Art Studios and Galleries in Dayton, Ohio. She had multicolored hair that was cut into shapes, and was wearing a white faux fur coat with bananas printed all over it. I knew right away that I wanted to photograph her, so I did what I always do; introduced myself and gave her my card. I told her to check out my website and if she liked my work to give me a call, which she did. We met for coffee and talked about taking her picture. The first photo session turned into many sessions and eventually led to making this film.

This short documentary explores Emily's art as well as her life and motivation. The main component of her art is her hairdo which changes every month. She collaborates on the elaborate designs with her stylist Meghan Ritter and we show a "do" from conception to a finished art piece. We also talk about the ups and downs of Emily's life. Emily is a very positive person and has a strong message.

Screenings and awards:
Winner, Best Documentary Short – Rome International Movie Awards
Winner – Star of Venice
Winner, Best Documentary – Nicomedia International Bi-Monthly Film Awards
Winner, Best US Documentary Short – Kansas Arthouse Festival
Winner, Best Short Documentary Director – Indie Cinema Awards
Winner, Best Short Documentary – Filmfest International Film Festival
Winner, Best Documentary Short – Delta International Film Festival
Winner, Best Documentary Short – LA Indies Festival
Winner, Best New Director – Rome International Movie Awards

Honorable Mention – NY Tri-State Film Festival
Honorable Mention – New Wave Short Film Festival
Honorable Mention – London International Monthly Film Festival
Honorable Mention – Nicomedia International Film Awards

Screening and Artist Talk – SE Center for Photography

Official Selection - Atlanta Documentary Film Festival
Official Selection – Medusa Film Festival
Official Selection – Masters of Cinema International Film Festival
Official Selection – LA Independent Film Channel Festival
Official Selection – Cannes International Cinema Festival
Official Selection – Moscow Gold Awards
Official Selection – Beyond the Curve International Film Festival
Official Selection – Boston Independent Film Awards
Official Selection – Toronto Indie Shorts
Official Selection – Miami Film Awards
Official Selection – California Indies Fest
Official Selection – V.i.Z. Film Fest
Official Selection – Toronto Indie Filmmakers Festival
Official Selection – Amsterdam Short Film Festival
Official Selection – New York Neorealism Awards
Official Selection – Sweet Democracy Film Awards
Official Selection – New Filmmakers NY
Official Selection – Berlin Art Festival
Official Selection – Swedish International Film Festival
Official Selection – Bright International Film Festival
Official Selection – EdiPlay Film Festival
Official Selection – Cult Movies International Film Festival
Official Selection – NYC International Film Festival
Official Selection – International World Photography Awards