Day Sleeper
'Day Sleeper' is an intimate and compelling documentary that explores the life of a woman in the male-dominated world of truck driving. Beyond the truck cab, the documentary incorporates insightful interviews with the driver's family members, revealing a range of emotions from initial apprehension to a deep understanding and admiration for her chosen profession.
Directed By
Melfin Pereira
Release Date
13th June 2022
Starring:
Claire Parsons
Kris Parsons
Claire's Father: Rob Treeby
Claire's Step Mother: Jane Prodger
Claire's Nephew: Ellis Treeby
Special thanks to Gregory Distribution
Crew
Producer : Stefania Cordone
Director of Photography : Qinglong Liu
Sound Recordist : Stefania Cordone
Editor : Saffron Mamujee
Awards: 5
20th January 2024 - WINNER - Best Documentary Short Film (Rohip International Film Festival)
27th January 2024 - WINNER - Best Documentary Short Film (Athvikvaruni International Film Festival)
3rd February 2024 - WINNER - Best Documentary Short Film (TEKKA International Film Festival)
10th February 2024 - WINNER - Best Documentary Short Film (Birsamunda International Film Awards)
23rd February 2024 - WINNER - Best Documentary Short Film (Golden Lion International Film Festival)
Awards: 6
Goa Short Film Festival - October 2024
Alibag Short Film Festival - October 2024
Leda's Monologues Film Festival - June 2024
Latest Visions Presents: International Women's Day Film Festival - March 2024
Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions 2023 - December 2023
Lift-Off First-Time Filmmaker Sessions 2023 - December 2023
