Still Here
Still Here is a film about a woman’s fear of not wanting to have children. Triggers in her
environment often remind her of the importance of motherhood as part of a woman’s
existence. We are told this is the natural function of a woman – biologically, philosophically and
culturally. What happens when a woman chooses not to have children? Is it possible to
express this wish without receiving unwanted comments of anger, pride or apathy? In this film,
we journey through the different parts of this realisation – the emotional gravity of the decision,
the confrontation between the woman and her surroundings, and facing and demystifying fear.
The film uncovers the frustration felt by women who have chosen to not have children and feel
paralysing judgement that discourages open and honest conversation.
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Director's biography
Algina Bedulskė
Algina Navickaitė (1989) was born and raised in Alytus county. Algina took part in Alytus Youth Centre theatre lectures. She also is one of the first alumni of “Aparte” theatre school. While learning the actress trade, Algina together with her classmates created her first short movies, which were nominated and won national titles.
After graduating high school she moved to Vilnius seeking studies in Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre to become a TV and Cinema director. In her free time, she took on public events and music videos. After studies, she worked as an executive producer in “Menu Fabrikas Loftas”, working with names like Nicolas Jaar, Roisin Murphy, John Newman, Glass Animals,
Moderat and more. She is also the founder of “Open Gallery” (formerly “Art Stage”) in Lofas fest. Algina is also attributed to the creation and realisation of “Up Town Market”. After “Loft” became the host of “Future Short” festival Algina took on the roles of executive producer and art director.
Algina Bedulskė started her independent director career creating TV commercials and music videos. What led to starting her own production company. With her peers, she started the “Easy art in action” movement, which creates independent art projects and experiments. 2021 Algina Bedulskė and co-creator Giedrė Žaliauskaitė present the first official experimental genre short movie “Still Here” which is supposed to pave a way for Algina’s debut experimental movie “Vidinis šauksmas”.
Filmography
When she walks near me / Kai ji vaikšto šalia (2011, short film)
The bridge of grass snakes / Žalčių tiltas (2012, short fiction)
We create the titles / Pavadinimus kuriame patys (2013, short documentary)
Still Here / Vis dar čia (2021, short experimental)
