TABLEAU
73 min. | DRAMA
—— Writer-director Stuart Howes's beautiful and poignant debut film tells a nuanced story about the complexity of our most basic relationships. After having an affair, a mother tries to win back the respect of her oldest daughter, Nicole, while keeping the truth a secret from Nicole’s younger sister, Lou. While confronting notions of love and loss, Nicole struggles to navigate a promising photography career, a new romance, and her family life during her senior year of college. Evoking the bittersweet delight of the French New Wave and powered by a pitch-perfect score, Tableau is an earnest and moving look at the strain of growing up.
Watch the trailer for Tableau here.
F E S T I V A L S & A W A R D S
Judges' Choice: Best Narrative Film – Longleaf Film Festival 2023
Best Feature Finalist – Adrian International Film Festival 2023
Official Selection – RiverRun International Film Festival 2023
Opening Night Film – Carrboro Film Fest 2022
Official Selection – Charlotte Film Festival 2022
Critics Reviews
“A true triumph.”
— Martin Carr | MartinCarr.co.uk | Full Review
“Sofia Smith soars”
— Richard Propes | TheIndependentCritic.com | Full Review
“This is the stuff real drama is made of, indie style.”
— Michael Talbot-Haynes | Film Threat | Full Review
C A S T
Sofia Smith …………………………… Nicole
Amy Davis …………………………….. Michelle
Katie Bezilla …………………………... Lou
Cade Gass ……………………………. Alex
Dimi Bissig ……………………………. Guy
Kelsey Rappe …………………..….… Hannah
Rose Abernethy …………………….. Rose
Kelly Durfey ………………………….. Joy
Cricket Jones …………………..…... Gigi
Stephen Mutz ………………..……... Waiter
Brooke Pike ………………………….. Lou’s Friend #1
Hannah Conners …………………… Lou’s Friend #2
Eden Priddle ………………………… Lou’s Friend #3
Elise Piehl …………………………….. Stand-In for Ms. Smith
C R E D I T S
Director …………………………….….. Stuart Howes
Screenplay by …………………...….. Stuart Howes
Story by ……………………………….. Stuart Howes
Story by ……………………………….. Kevin Carlock
Produced by …………………………. Jessie Broome
Produced by …………………………. Stephen Broome
Produced by …………………………. Stuart Howes
Produced by …………………………. Joshua Allman
Produced by …………………………. David Walters
Director of photography ……..….. Rudy Kovasckitz
Music by ………………………..…….. Joshua Allman
Sound by ………………………..……. David Walter
Edited by ……………………………... Stuart Howes
F I L M I N F O
Drama
73 minutes
United States
Digital 4K
Color
2.39:1
Stereo
English, French
