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Jillian Moray Directs Star-Studded Debut 'Pismo'
27 Apr
Summary
- Jillian Moray directs and stars in her debut feature film, 'Pismo'.
- The film explores teenage sexual pressures and female friendship.
- 'Pismo' was shot on 16mm film in Pismo Beach, California.
Jillian Moray, a 24-year-old multi-hyphenate, has completed filming on her directorial debut feature, 'Pismo.' This coming-of-age comedic drama, set and shot on 16mm film in Pismo Beach, California, stars Moray alongside Nuha Jes Izman, Madeline Popovich, Lindsey Normington, Jack Irv, and Kentucker Audley.
The narrative centers on three best friends whose reunion for a party-filled weekend takes a turn towards danger and self-discovery. The film prominently addresses the sexual pressures experienced by teenage girls, a theme Moray aimed to represent authentically.
Moray emphasized the importance of creating messy, relatable characters. She collaborated closely with her actors to allow them to shape their roles, ensuring young audiences could see themselves reflected on screen. The film's aesthetic balances a raw, grounded feel with Gen Z digital energy, achieved through Moray's collaboration with DP Violet Smith.
