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In Beverly Heights, writer/director Alyssa Aldaz subverts the “girl-next-door” archetype through a queer, female lens. The story follows a rising TV star, famous for her role as a cheerleader, as she navigates the internal tension of her repressed sexuality. Shot on 16mm, the film utilizes a carefully crafted, eerie atmosphere to explore the dissonance between public success and private identity. This short film transforms a classic Hollywood success story into a haunting character study.
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Director: Alyssa Aldaz
Starring: Milena Abilova, Mia Challis
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TV Star Struggles with her Repressed Sexuality | Beverly Heights Short Film