Dirty Mary

Top to bottom, this film is flat out funny. Dirty Mary is seamless, from the cutting, directing, writing and acting. No, it is not "The Pianist" nor is it trying to be. The use of light and score is specific to the circumstances, and emotional tone of the scene, yet never intrudes on the performances. The acting in the film is comedic, but NEVER loses touch with the truth of the situation. I have never seen better audience response from a short film in our film festival (nor have I ever taken the time to write a review for IMDb). My hat is off to the director, writer and cast of this short film. Our festival screens films of all genres, and due to Dirty Mary's fine film-making it was easy to place in any of our short programs. If you ever have the opportunity, see Dirty Mary. Look for director Stuart Rogers and writer/star Daniele Ferraro, I expect that they will both have more great films to come.

I saw Dirty Mary at a film festival in New York and fell in love with Daniele Ferraro. Her performance is hilarious, and her character is completely endearing. There are great moments of physical comedy where literally the entire room was laughing out loud, as well as some priceless flashback moments. As a woman, I respect this film for it's not so ladylike look inside a single woman's mind. Women talk this way, think this way, and the "nastier" dialogue made me smile and think of these moments with my friends. Daniele Ferraro is disarmingly funny and beautiful, in addition to being a talented writer. With her comedic and dramatic talent, I expect to see big things in her future.

Best funnest movie ever, true story about all different friends in her life growing up and she put them all together and it is the funniest thing! The ending is hysterical young ladies, that some of the stories are taking from our true, and it will be such a funny show because there's so many women that would look back at their childhood and be like oh sugar snap that was me. When you like a man, you get so nervous and you don't don't do things you would normally do in life, but I guess sometimes men will make you do crazy stuff, and this film shows right now how we try to protect ourselves!xo.

I am a filmmaker who's short film has screened a three times with Dirty Mary at other festivals. It recently screened again in Newport Beach, and again, it was a crowd favorite! Who ever commented earlier comparing Danielle to Julia Roberts really missed the mark. This girl is definitely in a unique category of her own, and anyone who endeavors on their first project with the guts she did, deserves to be commended! If you've embarked on the challenge of writing, producing, and starring in a short film, there is a lot to be said all around. These festivals are beginnings for all of us, and are necessary stomping grounds for artistic growth and discovery. I think Dirty Mary was fearless, fun, and honest. If you can't see that, you miss the whole point of our journeys as filmmakers. Every time I've seen this film screen, there are howls of laughter from the audience. Danielle, you rocked it! Keep going... I look forward to seeing you rise!

I recently saw this short at the Newport Film Festival and I was blown away. This is one of the most innovative, refreshingly different, and surprisingly funny shorts that I have seen in a long time. The direction by Stuart Rogers is simple and to the point. The performance by the star, Daniele Ferraro was what really stood out to me though. The camera really loves her! Not only is she stunningly beautiful to look at, but she is not afraid to make fun of herself and 'try' to make herself look gross. She has great comic timing and is a master of physical comedy. Word on the street is that she did all her own stunt work too. I loved this film and would strongly recommend that you get to a festival and see it or look it up on line and try to buy a copy. Great Job cast and crew of Dirty Mary!