**FREE** Q&Awards: THE UGLY STEPSISTER Virtual Screening &

Date: 02/17/2026 at 3:00PM ET / 12:00PM PT ‐ Live

Date: 02/17/2026 at 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT ‐ Encore

Date: 02/17/2026 at 11:00PM ET / 8:00PM PT ‐ Encore 2

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**FREE** Q&Awards: THE UGLY STEPSISTER Virtual Screening &

Description:

Sponsored by IFC Films


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A sinister twist on the classic Cinderella story, THE UGLY STEPSISTER follows Elvira as she prepares to earn the prince’s affection at any cost. In a kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira will compete with the beautiful and enchanting Agnes to become the belle of the ball. (Synopsis by IFC Films)

Guest:

writer/director Emilie Blichfeldt, hair & makeup designer Anne Catherine Sauerberg, prosthetic makeup effects designer Thomas Foldberg

Guest Bio:

Emilie Blichfeldt is celebrated for her bold and provocative short films. Her Norwegian Film School graduation project from 2018, SARA’S INTIMATE CONFESSIONS, was selected for festivals such as the 2018 Locarno International Film Festival and the 2019 Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. THE UGLY STEPSISTER marks Blichfeldt’s feature directorial debut.