Funnel Cake

Upon wishing for solitude, young Janie's desire is granted when she receives a magical emerald ring that makes everyone vanish. After a night of freedom, this solace turns to fear as she may be alone forever.

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Janie is a 9-year-old girl whose big imagination and glittery style cause her to be a misfit amongst her family and community. Between the overwhelm of her social anxiety, her struggle in appeasing her parents, and her teasing older brothers, Janie yearns to escape from it all. One day, her wish is granted when she receives a magical ring from a vendor at a flea market. With the ring on her finger, Janie becomes the only person in the world. At first, she revels in her newfound freedom. Janie enjoys uninterrupted tea parties and indulges in all the junk food she wants. However, she soon realizes that being alone is not as fulfilling as she thought. Amidst all the fun, she loses track of time and forgets to take off the ring. Now, Janie must find a way to reverse the magic and be reunited with her family. Through her journey, she discovers the true value of human connection and the importance of family.

Director: Julia Messick
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 14 min

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Kaci Peterson
Production: Indigo Studios Nyc
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Wizards and Sorcery, Magical Fantasy Worlds

Keywords

florida, magic, chaos, tragedy, family, whimsical, funnel cake

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Funnel Cake about?
Janie is a 9-year-old girl whose big imagination and glittery style cause her to be a misfit amongst her family and community. Between the overwhelm of her social anxiety, her struggle in appeasing her parents, and her teasing older brothers, Janie yearns to escape from it all. One day, her wish is granted when she receives a magical ring from a vendor at a flea market. With the ring on her finger, Janie becomes the only person in the world. At first, she revels in her newfound freedom. Janie enjoys uninterrupted tea parties and indulges in all the junk food she wants. However, she soon realizes that being alone is not as fulfilling as she thought. Amidst all the fun, she loses track of time and forgets to take off the ring. Now, Janie must find a way to reverse the magic and be reunited with her family. Through her journey, she discovers the true value of human connection and the importance of family.
Who directed Funnel Cake?
Funnel Cake was directed by Julia Messick.
Who stars in Funnel Cake?
Funnel Cake stars Ari Belleville, Elijah T. Temple, Krystalyn Drown, Angel Allen, Garret Holland, Max Deason.
How long is Funnel Cake?
Funnel Cake has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
What genre is Funnel Cake?
Funnel Cake is a Fantasy, Drama film.
Where was Funnel Cake produced?
Funnel Cake was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Funnel Cake?
The themes of Funnel Cake include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Wizards and Sorcery, Magical Fantasy Worlds.