The Only Girl in the Orchestra

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The Only Girl in the Orchestra
The Only Girl in the Orchestra film poster.jpg
Netflix release poster
Directed by
  • Molly O'Brien
Produced by
  • Molly O'Brien
  • Lisa Remington
Starring
Cinematography
  • Martina Radwan
Edited by
  • Monique Zavistovski
Music by Laura Karpman
Production
company
  • LFR INDUSTRIES
Distributed by Netflix
Release dates
  • November 9, 2023 (2023-11-09)(DOC NYC)
  • December 4, 2024 (2024-12-04)(Netflix)
Running time
35 minutes
Country
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

The Only Girl in the Orchestra is a 2023 American musical short documentary film directed by Molly O'Brien. It had its world premiere on November 9, 2023, at DOC NYC in SHORTS: SHE STORIES section. [1] It was released globally on December 4, 2024 by Netflix. [2]

Contents

The film won Best Documentary Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards. [3]

Summary

Orin O'Brien, a trailblazing double bassist, became the New York Philharmonic's first female musician in 1966, hired by Leonard Bernstein. Now 87 and recently retired, she reflects on her remarkable career, valuing a quiet, supportive role for loved ones and students. The documentary by her niece, Molly O’Brien, highlights Orin’s impact and her belief that fulfillment lies in embracing a secondary role.

Cast

Release

The film was showcased in the Vail Film Festival on December 9, 2023. [4] In April 2024, the film was showcased at the 26th RiverRun International Film Festival. [5] In June 2024, it was featured in the Shorts Program: One-of-a-Kind of DC/DOX. [6] [7] [8]

The film was showcased at the Doc NYC on November 14, 2024 in the Short List shorts, Extraordinary People. [9] [10]

Reception

Paul Emmanuel Enicola reviewing the film at DOC NYC graded it A- and wrote, "Delightfully insightful and criminally short, The Only Girl in the Orchestra serves as a masterclass not only on how to make it in music; but also how to succeed in life." [11]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Film Festival April 25, 2024Best Short DocumentaryThe Only Girl in the OrchestraWon [12]
Critics' Choice Documentary Awards November 10, 2024 Best Short DocumentaryWon [13]
Cinema Eye Honors January 9, 2025 Outstanding Non-Fiction ShortShortlisted [14]
Academy Awards March 2, 2025 Best Documentary Short Film Molly O'Brien and Lisa RemingtonWon [15] [16] [17]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "SHORTS: SHE STORIES". DOC NYC. October 17, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  2. ↑ Carey, Matthew (September 25, 2024). "Netflix Acquires Latest Film From Ben Proudfoot, Final Documentary From Late Julia Reichert And More Short Docs With Oscar Potential". Deadline . Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  3. ↑ Barnes, Barnes (March 2, 2025). "Kieran Culkin Wins Best Supporting Actor for 'A Real Pain'". The New York Times . Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  4. ↑ "The Only Girl in the Orchestra". Vail Film Festival . December 9, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  5. ↑ "2024 festival films: The Only Girl in the Orchestra". RiverRun International Film Festival . April 29, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Shorts Program: One-of-a-Kind: The Only Girl in the Orchestra". DC/DOX. June 4, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  7. ↑ Addie Morfoot (May 1, 2024). "DC/Dox Film Festival Unveils Second Annual Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  8. ↑ "The Only Girl in the Orchestra". DC/DOX Fest. May 1, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  9. ↑ "SHORT LIST SHORTS:Extraordinary People". Doc NYC . November 14, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  10. ↑ "The Only Girl in the Orchestra". Doc NYC . November 14, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  11. ↑ Emmanuel Enicola, Paul (November 3, 2023). "DOC NYC 2023 Review: 'The Only Girl in the Orchestra' is a Masterclass on Making it in Music—and in Life". The Movie Buff. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  12. ↑ "2024 Awards Best Documentary Short". Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Film Festival . April 25, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  13. ↑ Lewis, Hilary (November 10, 2024). "Critics Choice Documentary Awards: 'Super/Man' and 'Will & Harper' Tie for Best Feature". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  14. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (November 14, 2024). "Cinema Eye Honors Film Nominations: 'Sugarcane' Leads With Six; Four Docs Tied With Five Apiece". Deadline . Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  15. ↑ "The 97th Academy Awards | (2025)". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  16. ↑ Lewis, Hilary (January 23, 2025). "Oscars: Full List of Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  17. ↑ Jordan Moreau (March 3, 2025). "Oscars 2025: Complete Winners List (Updating Live)". Variety . Retrieved March 3, 2025.
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