"Rarely does a debut film exhibit such mature filmmaking. DeSales is a great storyteller whose
fantastic style speaks to the MTV generation. She is a cutting-edge director who is redefining the envelope."
JENNIFER STARK, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING * PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL * CALIFORNIA

"A striking debut by the up-and-coming New York director, DeSales, who establishes
herself as a director of great sensitivity and courage - stylishly shot, superb performances!"
ELLIOT GROVE, DIRECTOR * RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL * FOUNDER, BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS * LONDON

"Utterly transcends its gay context and speaks to the eternal human condition
in a way most works of art only hope to."
STEPHEN H. SEGAL * INPITTSBURGH.COM * PHILADELPHIA

" **** - Standing ovation!!! A real gem. If not handled so well,
kalin’s prayer’s basic plot structure might have been less than original,
but the artistry of direction and imagery makes this 30-minute drama absolutely worth seeing."
NANCY LEGATO * WASHINGTON METRO WEEKLY * WASHINGTON, DC

"What a wonderful film."
THOMAS ETHAN HARRIS, PROGRAM DIRECTOR * LOS ANGELES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL * L.A.

"A strong and powerful piece that should be seen by the widest possible audience."
GEORGE T. MARSHALL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR * RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL * PROVIDENCE

"Brilliant! Finally, a serious film that speaks in the emotional, musical and visual language of today's
youth culture – in a slick, MTV-style. One of the best in my 6 years of programming."
TIFFANY NAIMAN, DIRECTOR * PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL * PHILADELPHIA

"Brilliant! Despite a tall order, director DeSales handles everything with an expressionistic style and an empathetic heart. A warm and honest movie that is as startling in its effectiveness as it is in its style."
DAVID LINDQUIST, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING * LAGUNA BEACH FILM FESTIVAL * CALIFORNIA

"Brilliant! Stunning imagery, powerful acting and an intoxicating soundtrack.
A complex film that speaks volumes not just for the important issues
it addresses, but also for DeSales’ talent as a filmmaker."
ROMAN JOSE DIAZ, DIRECTOR * BOULDER GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL * COLORADO

"If the measure of a film is how much it moves you, kalin’s prayer is bloody brilliant!"
GEMMA WELLS * GCN * DUBLIN

"Brilliant and mesmerizing! The birth of a new talent!"
JAMES KIM, DIRECTOR * INDIEKINO INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL * SOUTH KOREA

"Fascinating!  You can't compare DeSales' style to anything before it,
because there is nothing like it. Totally original."
THOMAS DUNKLEY, DIRECTOR * NEW YORK LOWER EAST SIDE FILM FESTIVAL * NEW YORK CITY

"It really is a brilliant film."
EDNA CASTELLO, PROGRAM DIRECTOR * PARIS INTERNATIONAL LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL * FRANCE

"Truly a tour de force."
JOHN WOJOWSKI, DIRECTOR * MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL * ENGLAND

"It puts you in a trance that doesn’t let you go."
GUILIO SCALINGER, DIRECTOR * ARIZONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL * TUCSON

"It took my breath away."
CHRIS LINES, DIRECTOR * BALTIMORE QUEER FILM FESTIVAL * MARYLAND

"One of those films that will move you emotionally and stay with you for days."
ANGELA E. SANTURO, DIRECTOR * CINEMA 16, NEW ORLEANS FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL * NEW ORLEANS

"Punk- rock passion."
REEL OUT FILM FESTIVAL * ONTARIO, CANADA

"A visual feast and an emotional powerhouse.  No doubt my favorite short film.
I was devastated afterwards."
FREDERIKE BERNDT, DIRECTOR * VERZAUBERT INTERNATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL * BERLIN

"A very powerful and disturbing film with great production values, wonderful
acting and surrealistically expressionistic visuals - an emotional viewing experience."
MATTHEW CURTIS, PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR * FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL * FLORIDA

"Visually fascinating, unforgettably edgy, psychologically satisfying."
NOREEN GOLFMAN, DIRECTOR * ST. JOHN’S INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL * NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA

"Riveting!  The perfect blend of documentary, narrative and experimental images and sound."
JOACHIM POST, DIRECTOR * LESBISCH-SCHWULE FILMTAGE HAMBURG * GERMANY

"I loved this film! DeSales' storytelling talent shines from every frame."
ANNETTA MARION, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR * OHIO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL * OHIO

"A smashing and touching short film that leaves us wanting for more!"
GIOVANNI MINERBA, DIRECTOR * TURIN INTERNATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL * ITALY

"An exceptional film."
JEANNETTE CATSOULIS, DIRECTOR OF SHORT FILM PROGRAMMING * CINEVEGAS * NEVADA

"A captivating film...cutting-edge cinematography...a stylish soundtrack"
WOMYN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL * MICHIGAN

"A beautiful and powerful depiction of loss and fear."
MAURA KING, CO-DIRECTOR * PORTLAND GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL * OREGON

"It was so real! I can’t explain how much I loved it. I could feel the girl’s pain watching the movie.
The effects were way cool too."
CHARLIE BLACK * 16-YEAR-OLD PREP SCHOOL STUDENT * BALTIMORE

"An exquisite film. If this is only her first, I can hardly imagine what DeSales will be doing in a few years."
SCHUYLER CHAPMAN, DIRECTOR * HAMILTON COLLEGE CRITICAL MASS FILM FESTIVAL * NEW YORK

"kalin’s prayer is one of the very best Independent shorts. It has
great direction, great content and I would highly recommend it to everyone."
GARY ZEIDENSTEIN * PRESIDENT * ALWAYSI.COM * SAN FRANCISCO

"kalin’s prayer is a really great film."
KEITH ABRAHAMSSON * DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITIONS * 01FILMS.COM * NEW YORK

"An unforgettable film in a fascinating style from a talented new director."
PAUL MURNANE * DIRECTOR * MARDI GRAS FILM FESTIVAL * SYDNEY

"Visually stunning and haunting."
TEDDY CHAO, CO-CHAIR * JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY FILM FESTIVAL * BALTIMORE

"The main reason to attend the "Girls in Shorts" program is the anchor film,
DeSales’ kalin’s prayer. DeSales relies on evocative visuals, a diverse soundtrack
and the haunting face of lead actress Kris Carr."
DAVE McCOY * WILLAMETTEWEEK.COM * PORTLAND

"kalin’s prayer was the easy favorite of our Girls Shorts program!"
TODD CAMP, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR * Q CINEMA * FORT WORTH GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL * TEXAS

"kalin’s prayer is an original, moving, well-paced look at addiction,
self-sabotage and true love - with refreshingly natural acting."
JEANNINE DeLOMBARD * CITYPAPER.NET * PHILADELPHIA

"Superb performances."
RICHARD WATTS, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING * MELBOURNE QUEER FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL * AUSTRALIA

"Kris Carr is superb in the role and director DeSales uses flashbacks brilliantly."
MEGAN EDWARDS * LAS VEGAS WEEKLY * NEVADA

"Wow! Kickass, Fabulous, Intense, Riveting! Pittsburgh has to see it!"
LAURA ANNIBALINI, CO-DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING * PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL LESBIAN & GAY FILM FESTIVAL * PENNSYLVANIA

"kalin's prayer has this 'experimental' feel and atmosphere, but it visually narrates a short story about child abuse and its repercussions. I haven't seen a short like this in a very long time! DeSales has a great eye and, most of all, a touch for sensibility. I'm looking forward to seeing more of her work."
REY PARLA, FESTIVAL DIRECTOR * MIAMI UNDERGROUND FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL * FLORIDA

"Quite gripping. A headlong rush of blurred images and fractured sounds."
JAMIE HOOK * THESTRANGER.COM

"What a great film."
TONY GITTENS, DIRECTOR * FILMFEST DC * WASHINGTON, DC

"So sensitive and finely drawn, it’s like a documentary."
J. HUNTER TODD, DIRECTOR * WORLDFEST-HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL * TEXAS

"At first, I didn't know what I thought of the film. The reaction wasn't immediate.
Maybe that's a good sign. Maybe that is what film is supposed to do in a time when many
blockbuster movies are so predictable, so easily digested, so comfortable,
that even laughs seem to fall just right and all too easily."
DAVID D. ROBBINS, EDITOR * ARTISTICEYEREVIEW.COM

"kalin's prayer  had the most original visual textures of all the films.
 Not only do I vote this film Best Experimental Film, but Best in Show as well. 
A must for both technique and politics!"
TONY TOMMASI, JUROR * HARDACRE FILM FESTIVAL * IOWA

"Fascinatingly original...a young master."
PASCAL AUBIER, FRENCH NEW WAVE DIRECTOR * WINNER, PALME D'OR FOR BEST SHORT, 1988 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

"With a style that can only be described as electric, 
DeSales has all the traits necessary to become a great director."
NINA ROSENBLUM, EMMY AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR, OSCAR-NOMINEE * NEW YORK CITY

"A captivating film that transcends sexuality...everyone should see this movie!"
KHIYA SHELTON, SHORTS PROGRAM DIRECTOR * WORLDFEST-HOUSTON FILM FESTIVAL * TEXAS