Monica Sanborn
Biography
Monica Sanborn (she/her) is a Canadian, multidisciplinary artist and actor based in Brooklyn, NY. She is a proud company member of Theater Mitu working most recently as a co-creator and performer of Utopian Hotline currently touring internationally. Her most recent film work includes Jefferson Ave. (dir. Hannah Whisenant), screening at the Lower East Side Film Festival, NoBudge Live 29, and was a recent Vimeo Staff Pick. Cousins (dir. Karina Dandashi) screening at BFI Flare, Florida Film Festival, Lower East Side Film Fest, The Future of Film is Female fest and more, and Summer Solstice (dir. Noah Schamus) premiering at Provincetown Film Fest.
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m ⢠Main Cast Role
After months of isolation during a global pandemic, Zora must adjust to new neighbors moving in, taking away her access to the downstairs garden. As her romantic relationship deteriorates, her obsession with the new tenants and the garden increases. Her denial dissipates, and her new purpose becomes clear: she wants what little of herâs is left in that garden.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m ⢠as Girl
A girl discovers she has a unique sexual chemistry which creates a mysterious substance that takes over her life and everyone else in the city.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m ⢠as Melissa
Melissa, 19, calls her boyfriend from a small public rest room, leaving two frantic messages, begging him to meet her there. She walks into an abortion clinic waiting room. Looking at the stricken faces of other women waiting, she must consider whether to stay or run.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m ⢠as May
In the wake of a tense breakup, a young actress accidentally crashes her ex-boyfriend's retreat to a remote Oregon cabin.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m ⢠Main Cast Role
A young woman is plagued by regrets and desires after colliding with a crush on a busy New York street.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m ⢠Main Cast Role
Two cousins reunite in a Brooklyn bar, where a run-in with an ex makes the night even more chaotic.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m ⢠as Alice
Leo, a trans man, and his cis and straight friend, Eleanor, go away for an impromptu weekend trip, during which they uncover old secrets, new challenges, and find the answer to the age-old question: can bad sex and good friends mix?
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m ⢠as Your Roommate
A friend invites Alex to a sleepover, he smokes a joint and becomes reflexive. Does she have further intentions?