My Name Is 'A' by Anonymous

The story

Directed and created by Shane Ryan, the movie was shot shortly after the events which inspired it (15 year old Alyssa Bustamante was convicted of killing her 9 year old neighbor, Elizabeth Olten). Compared to the likes of David Lynch, Larry Clark, Harmony Korine and John Cassavetes, the film dares the audience to watch it, confronting issues with kids and teenagers often sugar-coated by Hollywood. The movie tackles hard-hitting subjects like self mutilation by teen girls, bullying, rape, bulimia (showcasing the actual damage it does to a girl's body) and, of course, the murder.

Cast & crew

Katie Marsh

Katie MarshAlyssa

Demi BaumannThe Sidekick

Teona DolnikovaThe Performer

Alexis DamianosThe Angst

Kaliya Skye

Kaliya SkyeElizabeth

Joseph Marsh

Joseph MarshJoseph

Sean CainThe Performer's Father

Domiziano ArcangeliThe Angst's Father