English (2014)

Alenka is a Polish housekeeper living in Queens, NY. As she tries to give her young son a better life in America, his quick assimilation threatens to leave her behind. She must make the decision to catch up or risk being left behind forever. 6 minutes.

Written & Directed by Amanda Quaid
With Amanda Quaid, Olaf Lawecki, Salena Qureshi

Awards: Festival Regards au Longs-Courts (Best Actress), St. Francis College Women's Film Festival (Best Professional Narrative Film) 

Official Selection: Cannes Short Film Corner, San Francisco Immigrant Film Festival, NSI Online Short Film Festival, NYWIFT Immigrant Experiences Series, LOVE>>Screening Series