Gymnast, The
Winner of 28 awards, The Gymnast is a visually stunning film about hope, second chances, and finding the courage to defy gravity.
Talented Jane Hawkins (Dreya Weber) was an impressive gymnast at the top of her game until a devastating injury ended her career. Years later, a chance meeting sets Jane on a new path – performing a cirque style aerial act with a mysterious dancer named Serena (Addie Yungmee). As the stunning pair prepares for a Las Vegas show, the pull between them becomes increasingly unavoidable.
Awards & Press Quotes
“Ms. Weber anchors the movie with a gritty, honest performance….there’s not a false note or inflection.” – The New York Times
“Delivers emotional intensity in tastefully spectacular wrappings.” – Variety
“A rare gem of a film.” – San Francisco Bay Times
“Fresh and vibrant, acted with conviction by a talented ensemble.” – Leonard Maltin
“The heroine of this debut feature is an original, complex creation…a triumph for Weber.” – LA Weekly
Winner of 27 Awards including:
Winner Jury Award BEST FEATURE – OutFest 2006
Winner HBO Audience Award
BEST FIRST FEATURE – OutFest 2006
Winner Audience Award BEST FEATURE – Frameline 2006
Winner Audience Award BEST FIRST FEATURE – PhillyFest 2006
Winner Jury Award BEST FEATURE – NewFest 2006
Winner Audience Award BEST FEATURE – LesGaiCineMad 2006 Madrid
Winner Audience Award BEST FEATURE – Santa Fe Festival 2006
Winner Time Warner American Independent Audience Award BEST FEATURE – Cleveland International Film Festival 2007
Winner KODAK Shot On Film Award – Durango Independent Film Festival 2007
Winner Jury Award BEST FEATURE – Fresno Reel Pride 2006
Winner Audience Award BEST FEMALE FEATURE – Pink Film Days 2006, Amsterdam
Winner Audience Award BEST FEATURE, PRIDE Film Festival 2007, Bloomington, Indiana
Winner Dallas Voice Audience Choice Award BEST FEATURE- OUTTAKES, Dallas
Winner Best Overall Feature Award – Q Cinema 2007, Fort Worth, Texas
Winner Audience Choice Award BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE – QFest 2008, St. Louis
Winner Audience Award BEST ACTRESS Dreya Weber – Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Winner Audience Award BEST SCREENPLAY Ned Farr – Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
2nd Place Audience Award BEST FEATURE – Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival2nd Place
Audience Award BEST ACTRESS Addie Yungmee – Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival
3rd Place Audience Award BEST ACTRESS Dreya Weber – Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival
2nd Place Audience (Rosebud) Award BEST FEATURE – Verzaubert International LGBT Film Festival
Honorable Mention BEST NEW DIRECTOR Ned Farr – The Seattle LGBT Film Festival
