When the Ground Paused (2026)
Through slice-of-life vignettes, a young mother grapples with her own upbringing to navigate parenthood’s shifting demands, and to find moments for herself. Jess Barclay Lawton’s sensitivity for character studies evolves strikingly into this documentary whose slow tenderness testifies to the depth of trust between director and subject.
Director: Jess Barclay Lawton
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| Directing | Jess Barclay Lawton | Director |
| Production | Lizzie Cater | Producer |
| Production | Scarlett Koehne | Producer |
| Crew | Bonita Carzino | Cinematography |
| Sound | Tiaryn Griggs | Music |
| Editing | Jess Barclay Lawton | Editor |
| Editing | Delaney de la Harpe | Editor |
| Art | Hayden Relf | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Hayden Relf | Costume Design |