Play Me Like That

From playful, sisterly antics to moments of grief and raw emotion, this film shows some of the most intimate, tender moments a relationship can have. Play Me Like That movingly portrays a bond between two sisters. I could feel the history behind Slipper and Crescent, as well as their friendship. I love the blend of more intense dialogue between the sisters woven in with light-hearted dancing and laughter.

The character, Slipper, played by Nicole Gabriella Scipione is especially captivating. Slipper possesses a child-likeness that contrasts with her sister's more practical personality. Slipper is whimsical, passionate, earnest. It's really her story I was brought into, I could feel her longing.

The film is so expertly written and so beautifully acted it immediately pulled me in. It was poetic, heartfelt, sad yet peaceful. I highly recommend Play Me Like That!!

This tender, whimsical short film explores the complex layers of sisterhood, longing, and love. With moments that are laugh out loud funny and also deeply moving, the film balances its emotional core with a vibrant city backdrop, quirky, yet relatable characters, and poetic narration that will linger long after. At the center is the radiant Nicole Gabriella Scipione, writer and lead, whose performance is breathtaking. She brings raw vulnerability and warmth to the screen, portraying a woman caught between dreams and the beauty of acceptance. An honest and emotionally resonant piece. A celebration of family, promises, and the truths we must face. It's a film worth watching more than once.

This moving film beautifully explores the bond of sisterhood. It's quiet moments and honest conversations are powerful and authentic - it's a very touching and accurate portrayal. A talented actress, Nicole Scipione presents a script that is nuanced and delicate, funny and raw, whimsical without ever being trite. The direction brings the gorgeous poetic dialogue to life in something that is next door to realism. Lovely performances all around - Alina Phelan particularly shines in her roll, and she and Scipione have a lovely chemistry together. This is a touching, intimate portrait of shared pain, resilience, and the strength of familial love.

A tender and refreshingly honest portrait of sisterhood, this short film captures the quiet complexities of love, resentment, and reconciliation between two women. It thoughtfully explores the rarely depicted emotional terrain of two sisters at a crossroads, as they face a life-changing decision that will alter their relationship. The performances from the cast are superb and heartfelt. What comes about is a film that takes you on a journey of the heartbreaking and hopeful, as our protagonist comes to terms with the unexpected and her own personal journey and hopes for motherhood. A reminder that what we plan for and expect might not always be what we receive.

Play Me Like That is a tender, emotionally layered short that leaves a lasting impression. Nicole Gabriella Scipione delivers a near-acrobatic performance-balancing vulnerability, wit, and remarkable emotional range. The film explores identity, memory, and human connection through striking visual poetry and writing that feels both intelligent and alive. Every moment feels intentional and true, with small gestures carrying deep emotional weight. A quiet triumph that rewards close attention-this team clearly poured their hearts and souls into creating something unforgettable and profoundly moving.