Yeast
Directed by Mary Bronstein
Mumblecore
2008 | 1h 20m | USA

www.MySpace.com/yeastthemovie   |    www.Frownlandinc.com

Synopsis: A maddeningly un-self-aware, tyrannical and emotionally stunted young woman tries to negotiate two toxic friendships. With a physical aggressiveness and emotional violence that is surprisingly, yet undeniably, feminine in nature, “Yeast” explores the grinding mechanics of friendships that have run their course. Relations between these young women aren’t just a little bit ripe...they are Ebola-infested, maggot-filled and bursting at the seams.

About the Director: Mary Bronstein (formerly Mary Wall), co-starred in 2007’s award winning and critically acclaimed film, "Frownland". "Yeast" is her first turn at direction. Mary is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied acting, and also holds advanced degrees in psychology. In addition to acting in Spout.com’s Butterknife, she runs a therapeutic play program for hospitalized children. She lives in Brooklyn and is currently looking for parts while planning her second, third and fourth turns at directing.

Screening Times: Whitaker Lab / Wed 7:15 PM, Fri 3 PM, Sat 9:30 PM
"Yeast" is an Invitational film and part of our 2008 Genre Highlight