



Drawing Circles
2021
Short / 10 mins / 1.66:1 / HD / English / Toronto, Canada
Lisa, the outcast of second grade, navigates her school’s
playground during a recess period. After provoking
some other students, she befriends Magnolde, the new
girl.
The eight-year-olds find companionship in each other, which
persuades them to make a risky decision.
San Francisco Indie Short Festival (Monthly), 2022, Semi-Finalist
Berlin Art Film Festival (Monthly), 2022, Official Selection
Montreal Independent Film Festival (Spring season), 2022, Official Selection
Chain Film Festival NYC, 2022, Official Selection
Credits
Jacob Lemke
Dontae Nathan
Berlin Art Film Festival (Monthly), 2022, Official Selection
Montreal Independent Film Festival (Spring season), 2022, Official Selection
Chain Film Festival NYC, 2022, Official Selection
Credits
Writer/Director
Jennifer Law-Smith
Producers
Margaret Rose, Jennifer Law-Smith
Director of Photography
Alex Tse
Editor
Kenneth Collins
Sound Designer
Michael Shawn-McIness
Score
Katie Ryan
Cast
Eliza Lane
Katia Steyners
Taytum Douglas
Myfanwy Charlesworth
Jacob LemkeDontae Nathan