The first day of Nona’s last period forces her to make tough choices that redefine her relationship with her long-distance friend.

Director’s Vision for ‘The First Day of Your Last Period’

With The First Day of Your Last Period, I wanted to explore the unpredictable, beautiful messiness that unfolds when two friends, Nona and Kenny, are faced with an unexpected pregnancy. Visually, I aimed to capture the intimacy of the story through a warm, close-up, handheld style, inspired by realism movements like Dogme 95 and mumblecore. I was fortunate to collaborate with the talented cinematographer Sarah Winters, whose skillful handheld camera work beautifully brought this vision to life.

The film also addresses miscarriage, an experience that is incredibly common yet rarely portrayed on screen. I wanted to depict this part of Nona’s journey with an honesty that reflects the bewildering mix of sadness, shock, and the surreal feeling of losing something you never fully had. This experience, though deeply personal, is shared by so many, and I felt it was important to show it with the complexity and emotional truth it deserves.
Through humor, humanity, and grounded performances by Sarah Burns and Kevin Avery, I hope to convey the nuanced beauty of Nona and Kenny’s relationship. Their connection isn’t about traditional romantic love but about a deep bond of friendship and shared history that evolves into something new. Ultimately, The First Day of Your Last Period is about how the most unexpected moments can redefine who we are and how we envision our future.