During the virtual book tour for Midnight Sun, Stephenie received a lot of questions asking for more details about many of the other characters in the Twilight series. You can find lots of detailed information about all the character’s backstories in The Official Illustrated Guide (which is not in print at the moment but you can get a Kindle version here.)
But wait! There’s more…
In 2014, Stephenie teamed up with Lionsgate, Tongal, Women in Film and Facebook to create Storytellers: New Voices of the Twilight Saga. The goal was to address a larger need for more content by, for, and about women and to provide new female voices with an opportunity to be heard. There was a tremendous response (you can catch up on all the amazing details on Tongal’s website) and the result was seven amazing short films created by fourteen phenomenal female filmmakers.
You can enjoy all films below!
The Mary Alice Brandon File
Written & Directed by The Spear Sisters
Set as a moody period drama with a pinch of Gothic mystery, THE MARY ALICE BRANDON FILE explores Alice’s resilient spirit as her dark past is revealed.
We’ve Met Before
Written by Thea Green
Directed by Yulin Kuang
In WE’VE MET BEFORE, Alice and Jasper meet for the first time…or so it would seem. As the conversation evolves, the history of their true and everlasting love is coyly revealed.
Masque
Written by Mary Kehoe & Cate Carson
Directed by Cate Carson
After her transformation, Esme’s struggle to overcome her craving for human blood is only intensified by the painful memories of her tragedy-ridden past. In MASQUE, Carlisle helps Esme find hope for the future…and maybe even a family.
Sunrise
Written by Alanna Smith
Directed by Amanda Tasse
Terrified that his own special power has caused so much harm, Benjamin turns away from the world. SUNRISE details Benjamin’s return to his human roots, where he can no longer hide from the girl that stole his heart long ago.
Consumed
Written by Cullyn Doerfler & Megan Reese
Directed by Maja Fernquist
CONSUMED is the emotional story of Jane’s past. Like her brother Alec, Jane was always “special,” but in their quaint hamlet, their specialness inspires scorn and has terrible consequences until a mysterious stranger comes along and takes an unusual interest in them.
Turncoats
Written & Directed by Lindsey Hancock Williamson
Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution, TURNCOATS explores the characters and events that forged Garrett and Carlisle’s enduring friendship.
The Groundskeeper
Written by Sarah Boshear
Directed by Nicole Eckenroad
In THE GROUNDSKEEPER, Alice and her fearless confidante grapple with the grave choices they are forced to make when a unique kind of hunter has Alice in his sights.