Teddy by Lauren Santucci
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A security guard by day. A birth doula by calling.
In Houston, Teddy follows Timothy Gant Jr. as he supports Black mothers through childbirth and challenges expectations around masculinity and care.
Director & Producer: Lauren Santucci
Co-Producer: Cristin Stephens
DP: Lauren Santucci
Editor: Cecilia Brown
Re-recording Mixer: Matt Lennon
Composer: Diego Rojas
Colorist: Alex Winker
Awards:
Audience Award / Atlanta Film Festival 2025
Special Jury Mention / Atlanta Film Festival 2025
Best First-time Filmmaker / Oxford Film Festival
Best Documentary / Summer Shorts Film Festival 2025
Special Jury Award / Waco Film Festival
Festivals:
Palm Springs Shortfest 2025
Aspen ShortsFest 2025
Atlanta Film Festival 2025
New/Next Film Festival 2025
Waco Independent Film Festival 2025
Denver Film Festival 2026
Cleveland International Film Festival 2025
Sidewalk Film Festival 2025
Oxford Film Festival 2025
Bend Film Festival 2025
El Paso Film Festival 2025
Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival 2026
Green Mountain Film Festival 2026
Uploaded 2026-07-01T16:34:45+00:00
