The Countdown

TV Movie

Follows two best friends about to start their 40s, facing the truth that their hopes for motherhood have been bested by dead-end careers and unfaithful partners.Follows two best friends about to start their 40s, facing the truth that their hopes for motherhood have been bested by dead-end careers and unfaithful partners.Follows two best friends about to start their 40s, facing the truth that their hopes for motherhood have been bested by dead-end careers and unfaithful partners.

Director
- Melanie Renfroe
Writers
- Heidi-Marie Ferren
- Shannon McLemore
Stars

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Director
- Melanie Renfroe
Writers
- Heidi-Marie Ferren
- Shannon McLemore
Stars

Completed

See production info at IMDbPro

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"The Countdown" has won 17 Awards since completion in 2023. The award for Best TV Series Pilot has been received at the Oz Indie Film Festival in Melbourne, Carpe Diem Festival in Barcelona, Dallas Shorts, DTLA Film Festival in Los Angeles, San Francisco International Film Awards, Paris Lady MovieMakers Festival, Berlin Women Cinema Festival, San Francisco Arthouse Short Festival, and the Wine, Women & Film Festival in Temecula, California. The award for Best Women Empowerment Film was received at the Berlin Shorts Awards, San Diego International Film Awards, Melbourne Independent Film Festival, and the Wine, Women & Film Festival. The award for Best Episodic Screenwriter was received at the DTLA Film Festival in Los Angeles. The award for Best Original Concept was received at the Cannes World Art Festival. The award for Best Comedy Short was received at the Robinson Film Awards (International Film Festival) in Italy. The award for Best Short Film was received at the Cannes World Art Festival.