Sparkle Motion Films
 
 
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We are

independent filmmakers, artists and activists focused on unearthing the indomitable spirit of humans and sometimes human cats.

 
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We approach

every story like it’s the last story we will ever tell.

 
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We use

humor to survive.

 
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We eat

an ungodly amount of tacos and mashed potatoes.

 

What We Do

 

We are a full-service, video production company that makes films, commercials, web and music videos, trailers, reels, and that raunchy tribute montage for your aunt’s 50th birthday.

Our award-winning work has been showcased at hundreds of art, film, and music festivals worldwide, including Cannes, Austin Film Festival, Sedona International Film Festival, Palm Springs Short Fest, DC Shorts, Outfest, Frameline, Sidewalk, Inside Out, aGLIFF, and more.

 
 
 

Lisa Donato, Founder

DIRECTOR ☆ WRITER ☆ ACTIVIST

 

Lisa Donato is an award-winning writer, director, producer, and activist from Billings, MT. She recently finished post production on the feature drama, Gossamer Folds. The 1986-set film tells the story of a 10-yr-old boy with an unhappy home life striking up an unexpected friendship with a trans woman who lives next door, played by Transparent’s Alexandra Grey. The film marks Donato’s feature directorial debut and will release in 2020.

She co-wrote the feature film, Signature Move, which world-premiered at SXSW (2017), screened at over 150 festivals worldwide, and can currently be found on Amazon Prime, iTunes & Google Play. She’s directed six award-winning short films since 2014 and her work is dedicated to people and communities relegated to the margins. She’s earned a passionate following by telling stories that don’t shy from the unique struggles of women, queer and straight, but focus on the power, resilience, and love they demonstrate in the face of them. 

She’s also working with actress and recent stroke survivor, Maggie Whittum, on a feature documentary about a group of female performance artists with disabilities called The Great Now What. Her mixed-media project, Hobo Salon, provides free haircuts for Austin’s homeless community and collects personal experiences through filmed interviews. Other story credits include shows for National Geographic Wild, Oprah Winfrey Network, PBS, and published personal essays in the LA Times, Self Magazine, Curve Magazine, Austin Women, Whole Life Times, and 5280 Magazine.

 
 

We are

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curious

about gender, queer relationships, the invisible-aging woman, disability, gun violence, homelessness, art, pain, and psychology.

 
 
 

We

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value

humor, grace, truth, compelling cinematography, creative writing, music, connection, and growth.

 
 
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Our goal is to

SPARK CHANGE and MOVE PEOPLE to take action.

 

Abracadrabra…

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