Maryellen and the Brightest Star (2015)
When stargazer Maryellen learns that a rocket scientist will visit her classroom and be introduced by the student who writes the best essay on "The Wonder of Space", she can't wait to enter the contest--even after a classmate's disparaging remark that girls and outer space don't mix. To really make a splash, Maryellen forgoes the essay and draws a comic book about a fearless adventurer, "Astro Girl". But will her daring comic earn her a place in the stars?
Director: Maya E. Rudolph
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Harlie Galloway as Maryellen Larkin |
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Ashton Smiley as Carolyn Larkin |
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Jordan Alveran as Davy |
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Francesco Galante as Wayne |
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David Lansky as Jimmy |
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Rosa Pasquarella as Mrs. Humphrey |
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Patrick M.J. Finerty as Principal Carey |
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Kaysen Steele as Tom Larkin |
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Valentina Gordon as Beverly Larkin |
| Writing | Maya E. Rudolph | Writer |
| Production | Dina Buglione | Casting |
| Directing | Maya E. Rudolph | Director |
| Editing | Jarrah Gurrie | Editor |
| Camera | Ernesto Lomeli | Director of Photography |