Directed by Christy Lee Hughes

Gabby, a dysfunctional guardian angel struggling with addiction, fails miserably at her job of protecting her human assignment Derrik from the dangers of living on Earth. After yet another horrific accident that Gabby did nothing to prevent, Derrik summons the courage to fire her. Shocked, Gabby goes through stages of grief, revealing to Derrik exactly how she got to this low point in her existence, including her deepest and darkest secrets.

Screenings and Awards:
The Great Canadian Comedy Film Festival
Best Comedy Award Winner

Lighthouse International Film Festival
World Premiere
Official Selection

Houston Comedy Film Festival
Best Director Award Finalist

Die Laughing Film Festival
Best Actress Award Winner

London Worldwide Comedy Short Film Festival
Honorable Mention

Paris Shorts Film Awards
Best Actress Award Winner

Bridge Fest Film Festival
Best Actress Award Winner

The Garden State Film Festival
Official Selection

Arizona International Film Festival
Official Selection

Nevada Women’s Film Festival
Official Selection

Atlanta Shortfest
Official Selection

San Francisco Indie Short Film Festival
Best Actress Award Winner

California Women’s Film Festival
Official Selection

Bridge Fest Film Festival
Best Comedy Award Winner

Toronto Independent Film Festival
Best Comedy Award

Die Laughing Film Festival
Best Comedy Award

Lake Placid Film Festival
Best Comedy Award Finalist

Cinema Sisters International Film Festival
Official Selection

Culver City Film Festival
Los Angeles Premiere
Official Selection

UPTILT
Official Selection

Onyko Films Awards
Best Comedy Nominee

International Shorts Film Festival
Blastoff LA
Semi-Finalist

Best Shorts Competition
Award of Merit -Women Filmmakers

New York Lift Off Film Festival
Official Selection

Marina Del Rey Film Festival
Official Selection

LA Comedy Film Festival
Official Selection

Detroit SheTown Film Festival
Official Selection

Los Angeles Lift Off Film Festival
Official Selection

FestFlix Fun Fact:
Christy Lee Hughes adapted this original play written by Matthew McLachlan into a short film during the pandemic, flipping the gender of the lead character from male (GABRIEL) to female (GABBY) highlighting the comedic narrative from a new female lens.
GUARDIAN was my directorial debut and shot entirely in one day on a shoestring budget during the pandemic