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A Short Film by Annika Hylmö

Join us to make a short film about
second acts and new possibilities!

Currently Funding

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HEALING WITH HORSES

DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT

After many years out of the saddle, I returned to riding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being around horses, being engaged in physical activity and being outdoors  was a huge help during a period where I felt isolated and inactive. I’d recently directed my first short film, Dr. Penelope, but suddenly I was stuck in limbo, not able to move forward with my directing career and not having anything else I was passionate about to fall back on. I needed a creative outlet and I needed something to look forward to. What came out of that three-year period was the script for Eddie’s Turn.

 

The lead character, Terry, is at a loss as to what the future holds for her, as I was. She left a job she devoted her life to because of a bad case of burn-out and feels stuck.  Terry turns to an old passion, riding, and goes to visit her uncle at his ranch. That’s where she meets Eddie, a retired racehorse, and where she and Eddie discover their second careers.

 

Eddie’sTurn is based on a former racehorse I started riding early in the pandemic. He was being denied the one thing he loved which was to race and as a result he was lonely and depressed. He wouldn’t let anyone ride him. I knew just how he felt. Writing this script and planning to direct it has inspired me. I’ve rediscovered the passion I felt when I first had a chance to direct a story I had written. The story of Eddie and Terry is a story I believe will resonate with many. I know it did with me.

Annika Hylmö, Writer/Director

THE TEAM

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Annika Hylmö

Writer/Director

Annika Hylmö holds a Ph.D. in Communications from Purdue University where she studied storytelling in organizations. Her passion led her to pursue a career in screenwriting and filmmaking. Born in Sweden and raised internationally, Annika credits Pippi Longstocking as an early role model.

Annika co-produced Academy Award-nominated Daniel Raim’s Image Makers, and her award-winning short film, Dr. Penelope, is on the festival circuit.

Annika is a Women in Media CAMERAderie Initiative producer and previously worked for the American Film Institute’s Conservatory. In addition to this film, Annika is working on a documentary and is a story consultant. In her free time, whenever she can, she rides a horse called Eddie.

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Betsy Pollock

Producer

An accomplished feature film producer, Betsy Pollock won an Academy Award in 2004 as a co-producer of the short film Two Soldiers. For 16 years she was Associate Dean and Director of Production, First Year, at AFI (American Film Institute Conservatory) in Los Angeles.

 

Pollock has worked on over 100 films as producer, line producer, UPM and First Assistant Director, including Wind, Stealing Home, Lady in White and Good Burger. She was Head of Production for Filmlink International based in Tokyo and Head of the Producing Discipline at the North Carolina School of the Arts.

 

Pollock developed a PSA program for non-profits and is an Officer and Treasurer for GreenLight Women. She currently advises filmmakers, show runners and schools through her company Betsy Pollock Production Consulting.

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Eddie's Turn ("Eddie")

Equine Consultant

Eddie started his career racing for his breeders Howard and Janet Siegal and co-owner Dan Goodman. Named Eddie's Turn for his trainer, Eddie Truman, Eddie took to the track with the joy only a grey thoroughbred in his prime can have.

Channeling his father, McCann's Mojave, and mother, Pindaric, Eddie flew around the track at Santa Anita and Del Mar with barely a spot of sweat to show his efforts. Physical concerns limited his ability to continue as an elite athlete, so Eddie retired to live on a ranch in Val Verde, CA. It was there that he discovered his second calling as an equine consultant to movie productions.

Loving his life in the paddock, Eddie reminds everyone to remember that carrots remain a staple in his life and that just like humans, horses belong in a herd. In his free time, he carries a woman called Annika on his back.

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Pamela Rodi

Co-Producer

Pam Rodi is an award-winning entertainment industry creative director and writer, whose visuals and publicity campaigns have successfully marketed hundreds of Hollywood films released around the world. As a senior global executive at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Rodi specialized in the genre and art house films and helped launch the specialty label Screen Gems. She re-branded leading independent Myriad Pictures and produced numerous World Premieres in Cannes, Berlin and Toronto. Pam rejoined Sony Pictures International group as Strategic Publicity Consultant and opened Rodi Marketing, where she provides entertainment clients with her positioning, branding and writing expertise, and has expanded to include small businesses and non-profits. Rodi has served on the Board of Directors for Women In Film and GreenLight Women, and taught at FIDM.  She is an AMPAS member.

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Bergitte Jorgensen

Co-Producer

Bergitte is an experienced marketing professional with a diverse educational background spanning two continents. With a Master's degree in Project Management from the University of Agder, Norway, and an MBA in Marketing Management from CSUSM, California, Bergitte brings a unique blend of expertise to the dynamic business landscape of California.

Having founded a boutique marketing firm in Los Angeles, Bergitte leads a dynamic team in crafting innovative strategies and delivering impactful results for clients across various industries. Outside the boardroom, Bergitte is known for her passion for animals and is actively involved in animal welfare initiatives.

 

Bergitte is excited to be part of the team for EDDIE’S TURN, a movie project she holds close to heart.

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