"Sophie's Story " (2 min., mini DV, 2003)
A lonely boy turns on the faucet and a mermaid comes out...
Based on story by my great-grandfather, Leon Stern, about his mother.

Sophie's real name was Libby Gregg, and she most likely was not
actually a mermaid. She was an art student who gave birth to a child
out-of-wedlock, which was not exactly looked upon kindly at the time.
She put the child in a foster home and would visit him regularly, until
sadly, one day, she passed away giving birth to another baby.

Screenings:
World Festival of Puppet Art, Prague Czech Republic
Newport Beach Film Festival, CA
10 under 10 Documentary & Experimental Film Festival
Gallery Lombardi "Radical Nautical"
UT New Works Festival
Cinematexas
Connecticut College Senior Art Show