Test (the IVF Film)

Test (the IVF Film)

a short film about a long process

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About

THE STORY Melissa Okey tells the story of her 4 years of trying to get pregnant after the age of 40, including 18 months of infertility treatments. In monologues and recreations, we join Melissa on her...
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Research

Inspired by the film, director/Writer Courtney Lamb researched the history of infertility treatment in America while taking the Spring 2020 class “The Politics of Parenting” with Professor Eve Oishi at Claremont Graduate University. Melissa’s experiences...
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Promo Clip: Olivia, Co-Worker & Fellow Teacher

Life--and work--goes on even as infertility treatment drains your time, money, and physical and emotional strength. And if you work...
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Promo Clip: Kim, the Clinic Employee

I'm supposed to do what with the what now? Clinic employee Kim breaks down your new IVF reality running a...
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Promo Clip: Ray, The Husband

Sometimes your partner is right by your side for IVF and sometimes….they're a bit preoccupied, like Ray here. Learn what...
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Promo Clip: Dory, the Karma Friend

Unsolicited IVF advice, anyone? Friends get us through the worst, but sometimes they ARE the worst. Don’t be a Dory—watch...
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Promo Clip: The Fertility Doctor

When your doctor talks meds and needs to clarify on suppositories. Fabulous actor, comedian, and podcaster Molly Hawkey plays the...
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Newport Beach Film Festival, The Lot, 6:15pm on Oct 28th, 2021

Thrilled to be screening at this year's NBFF! We'll be screening in the "Short End of the Stick" block of...
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Atlanta Women’s Film Festival (Live & Virtual) Oct 3rd

We're getting our East Coast premier at the Atlanta Women's Film Festival, followed by a Q&A featuring Melissa!
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