WHEN THE GROUND PAUSED

Short Doc - 14 minutes

In the quiet chaos of early motherhood, a young woman slips between roles—girl, mother, daughter—each one feeling a little out of reach.

Directed by Jess Barclay Lawton
Produced by Lizzie Cater & Scarlett Koehne 
Cinematography Bonita Carzino
Edited by Delaney de la Harpe
Colour by CJ Dobson, Moodlab

Screenings
  • Toronto International Film Festival 2026
  • Melbourne International Film Festival 2026