But I’m a Shoe | Winter Film Festival

Animated Film Competition

Year: 2024

Length: 12 mins

Country: United States

Language: English

Produced by: Chen Drachman, Rachel Jobin
Animator: Andrew Dittmann
Editor: Maayan Gutterman

Starring: Janet Varney (The Girl/The Shoe), Chen Drachman (Rachel/Regan), Soledad Bautista (Tanya), Alexander Ferguson (Scott), Housso Semon (Flight Attendant), Hila Naus (Maykayla) and Mei Moor (Tiff)

SEE THE FILM

Saturday Feb 21, 2:35 PM-4:55 PM – Saturday Midday Program 2 – Films + QA

Friday Feb 20, 2:45 PM-5:00 PM – Friday Matinee – Animation

This is the story of a woman who wanted to fly comfortably, so she used a new service called “Objectified Travel” just to be reminded that the grass isn’t always greener.

About the Director

Chen Drachman’s first film, THE BOOK OF RUTH, starring Emmy Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh, has been in over 40 festivals globally, including the Oscar-qualifying Cinequest. The film won multiple awards and has more than 150K views online. Her newest film, BUT I’M A SHOE, starring Janet Varney, had its world premiere at the Oscar-qualifying St. Louis International Film Festival. Her next project, BLOOD AND SEX OVER AMBITION is a recipient of the Inwood Film Festival grant. It is set to film in early 2026.