Tallulah Park
SHORT FILM
Director
David Guillermo Borges
Writer
Michelle Calloway
Assistant Director
Dajiana Burroughs
Production Company
Lulah Films
Director of Photography
Carlos E. Perez
“I don't know actually...I'm trying to remember what it feels like to have everything.”
Official Selection
Tallulah Park
Independent Short Awards
Los Angeles, California
2025
Best Actress Winner
Michelle Calloway Tallulah Park
Independent Short Annual Awards
Los Angeles, California
2025
Best Drama Short Short Winner (Monthly)
Tallulah Park
Independent Short Awards
Los Angeles, California
2025
Award of Excellence (Special Jury Award)
Tallulah Park
Independent Short Awards
Los Angeles, California
2025
Official Selection
Tallulah Park
Venice Shorts Festival
Venice, California
2025
Best Indie Short Nominee
Tallulah Park
Venice Shorts Festival
Venice, California
2025
Best Indie Short Winner
Tallulah Park
Venice Shorts Festival
Venice, California
Official Selection
Tallulah Park
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
Dubuque, Iowa
2025
Official Selection
Tallulah Park
Alternating Currents Film Festival
Davenport, Iowa
2025
Best Women Short Nonimee
Tallulah Park
Indie Short Festival
Los Angeles, California
2025
Best Women Short Winner
Tallulah Park
Indie Short Festival
Los Angeles, California
2025
Award of Excellence (Special Jury Mention)
Tallulah Park
Indie Short Festival
Los Angeles, California
2025
Official Selection
Tallulah Park
Golden Isles Film Festival
Brunswick, Georgia
2025
Best Cinematography Winner
Tallulah Park
Golden Isles Film Festival
Brunswick, Georgia
2025
Concept
Tallulah Park is a poetic short film that delves into the universal story of confronting one's past and finding redemption. Through lyrical writing and a strong focus on a sense of place, the film explores the internal narrative of a woman’s journey as she navigates the shadows of her soul, seeking escape from the weight of her past.
Story
Tallulah Park is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of one woman's journey through the darkest corners of her soul as she seeks to escape the weight of her past.
As she travels further from the life she’s known, an unexpected encounter shifts her perspective and compels her to face the very fears she tried to leave behind. What she discovers on this journey not only changes her but also offers a chance at renewal that she never imagined.
“The Jacksonville Buzz” with Michelle Calloway of Lulah Films
“Making Films in Florida” with Michelle Calloway Podcast Interview
Episode 37: Interview with Michelle Calloway on All Film Things Podcast
Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville Grant
Independent Short Awards Nomination
Independent Short Awards Winner
Tallulah Park Annual Awards Show Nominations Independent Short Awards
Indie Short Festival “Best Women Short” nomination.
Indie Short Festival Award of Excellence (Special Jury Mention)
Venice Short Festival Best Indie Short Winner
2025 Annual Awards Interview: Michelle Calloway, writer and lead actress of “Tallulah Park.”
Michelle Calloway Best Actress Winner Independent Short Awards Annual Awards Show
Tallulah Park Official Playlist
Music plays a vital role in Tallulah Park, setting the tone for Olivia’s journey and becoming a character in the film. We've curated a special Spotify playlist featuring the songs that brought the film's emotional landscape to life
"And When I Die" – Written by Laura Nyro
Performed by Rick NesSmith, Produced by Darren Ronan
(Originally performed by Blood, Sweat & Tears)"Wanna Be Loved" – Song by The Red Clay Strays
Written by Dakota Coleman & Matthew Coleman
Performed by Rick NesSmith, Produced by Justin Lane
(Originally performed by The Red Clay Strays)"Waiting On You" – Written by Madison Hughes & Andrew Combs
Performed by Madison Hughes
Published by Madison Hughes Music and Chunk of Coal Publishing"Mystery Highway" – Written by Madison Hughes & Rich Deans
Performed by Madison Hughes
Published by Madison Hughes Music and New Europe Music"If It Ain’t One Thing" – Written by Madison Hughes, SJ McDonald, and Chris McKenna
Performed by Madison Hughes
Published by Madison Hughes Music, Jane Marie Publishing, and Songs of Combustion Five
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