Cigarette Candy

Original title Cigarette Candy
Author Lauren Wolkstein


The film tells the story of Eddie Van Buren, a traumatized teenage marine, who is forced to play the role of "the hero" at his homecoming party. In rebellious and precocious 16-year old girl Candy, he sees an opportunity to numb his pain and to connect to a fellow lost soul.

Story, Script: Jeff Sousa
Cinematography: Ian Bloom
Editing: L. Wolkstein, D. Andalman, J. Sousa
Sound: Tim Korn
Production: Brigitte Liebowitz
Cast: Jonathan Orsini, Emily Morden, Andrew Van Dusen, Michelle Sims

Lauren Wolkstein (1982, New York), Columbia University School of the Arts New York, USA
Filmography: Awards: Best student film Williamsburg IFF Brooklyn (2010), 2nd prize Bunter Hund Short Film Festival Munich (2010), Jury Prize Visionaria International Video Festival (2010)