Iris and Finn are two sisters with a special affinity for hot dogs and sexy cartoon animals. Devastated by Iris’s recent diagnosis, the two are left to navigate their short time left together while looking to a childhood fantasy to brighten what future they have left. Their plans are cut short, however, when Iris suddenly takes a turn for the worst, leaving Finn to somehow recreate the light her sister has been so desperate to see.
Dana Shihadah is a Milwaukee-based filmmaker who graduated in 2016 with her BFA from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has a special affinity for simplistic lighting and authentic acting. During her time at UWM, she co-founded the progressive film club Reel Women while actively worked on professional sets in lighting and camera, now working full time in both departments. Over the years, her work has been screened at festivals both in the United States and abroad.
Q/A with Dana