Girl Lost

Girl Lost is a 2016 American drama film written and directed by Robin Bain.[3][4]

For the 2015 Swedish film, see Girls Lost.
Girl Lost
Directed byRobin Bain
Produced byRobin Bain
Leah Cevoli
John Swon
Written byRobin Bain
StarringJessica Taylor Haid
Felix Ryan
Robin Bain
Emily Cheree
Irena Stemer
Misha Suvorov
James Seaman
Music byAnoice
Takahiro Kido
CinematographyIan Campbell
Edited byLouie Cohen; lead editor
Ian Campbell
Distributed byCinema Epoch
Release date
  • May 26, 2016 (2016-05-26) (IFS Film Festival)[1]
  • May 2018 (2018-05) (Amazon Prime Video)[2]
Running time
95 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Girl Lost was filmed on location in Los Angeles, California and was released by Cinema Epoch on Amazon Prime Video in 2018. The film quickly became the #1 trending movie on Amazon Prime Video in June 2018.[5] In addition, Girl Lost held the position as the #1 most popular movie on Tubi during the months of June and July 2018.[6]

Beyond the film's domestic release, Girl Lost has been released internationally in the United Kingdom[7], Germany[8] and Japan[9].

Plot

Girl Lost explores underage prostitution in the seedy underbelly of Hollywood. The film brings to light the very real tragedy of sex trafficking in the United States.[10]

Girl Lost follows the life of 15-year-old, Shara, who is lured into prostitution by her own mother. Finding herself homeless and alone, the wayward teen turns to the only option she believes she has... Selling her body and her soul.[11]

Cast
  • Jessica Taylor Haid as Shara
  • Felix Ryan as Jamie
  • Robin Bain as Kim
  • Emily Cheree Dye as Bridgette
  • James Seaman as Louie
  • Irena Stemer as Madame Yeva
  • Misha Suvorov as Sero
  • Evana Alexeeva as Alin
  • Daniel Wojack as Stosh

Film development

Girl Lost was partially funded on Kickstarter under the working title Nowhereland.[12][13] Cinema Epoch, the film's distribution company, changed the name to Girl Lost upon the release of the film in 2018.[14]

Subsequent film

A subsequent Girl Lost film, Girl Lost: A Hollywood Story is in post-production and set for release in 2020.[15]

Critical reception

Girl Lost is the recipient of thirteen independent film festival awards[16]. The film received a 5/5 star rating from reviewer FilmFervor.com in which the article states, "This is just an amazing film. Perfectly executed in every way. Outstanding."[17]

Girl Lost has garnered worldwide attention on YouTube with over 2.5 million views of the Official Girl Lost Trailer thus far.[18]

While still in development and raising funds on Kickstarter, Girl Lost, under the working title, Nowhereland, was honored as "Project of the Day" on IndieWire.[19]

Awards
Year Association Category Work Result
201623rd Annual IFS Los Angeles Film FestivalBest Picture[20] NowherelandWon
2016Best Dramatic Feature FilmNowherelandWon
2016Audience Choice AwardNowherelandWon
2016Accolade Global Film CompetitionAward of Recognition, Dramatic Impact[21] NowherelandWon
2016Award of Recognition, Women FilmmakersNowherelandWon
2016Award of Recognition, Writing - Robin BainNowherelandWon
2016Award of Recognition, Direction - Robin BainNowherelandWon
2016The IndieFEST Film AwardsAward of Recognition, Women Filmmakers[22] NowherelandWon
2016Award of Recognition, Writing - Robin BainNowherelandWon
2016Award of Recognition, Direction - Robin BainNowherelandWon
2017Los Angeles Film Review Independent Film AwardsSilver Award, Writer & Director - Robin Bain[23]NowherelandWon
2017Guerilla MovieMaking Awards (GMMA) FestivalBest Film, Director - Robin Bain[24]NowherelandWon
2019Brufifest Brujo's Film FestivalBest Director - Robin Bain[25]Girl LostWon
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References
  1. https://twitter.com/girllostmovie/status/722850732265725952?lang=en
  2. Girl Lost on Amazon Prime Video
  3. filmcourage.com interview Robin Bain interview filmcourage.com
  4. Girl Lost on Amazon Prime Video
  5. twitter.com screenshot #1 Trending Movie on Amazon Prime Video
  6. twitter.com screenshot #1 Most Popular Film on TubiTV.com
  7. Amazon UK
  8. Amazon Germany
  9. Amazon Japan
  10. facebook.com Official Facebook Page
  11. facebook.com Official Facebook Page
  12. kickstarter.com Official Kickstarter page for Nowhereland/Girl Lost by Robin Bain
  13. Filmcourage (22 July 2015). "'Out of 188 Kickstarter Supporters I Knew Roughly 30' NOWHERELAND Filmmaker Robin Bain on Crowdfunding Over $34k in 2014 - Film Courage". Film Courage.
  14. filmcourage.com Interview with writer and director Robin Bain
  15. girllostmovie.com Girl Lost: A Hollywood Story
  16. IMdb.com Festival Awards
  17. filmfervor.com Nowhereland by Robin Bain – Review by Kevin Kincaid
  18. youtube.com Official Girl Lost trailer
  19. IndieWire.com Project of the Day: Nowhereland July 7, 2014
  20. "Independent Filmmakers Showcase Award Winners (2016)".
  21. "Accolade Competition Award Winners (2016)".
  22. "The IndieFEST Film Awards Winners (2016)".
  23. "Los Angeles Film Review Independent Film Awards (2017)".
  24. "Guerilla MovieMaking Awards (GMMA) Festival (2017)".
  25. "Brufifest Brujo's Film Festival (2018)".
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