Fort Worth Report: …“devastating short film directed by and starring Amberlee Colson and Laura Campbell”
Joe Friar from TheFortWorthReport reviews Play Date: “The deeply felt and powerful 12-minute short film “Play Date” is brimming with empathy as two mothers reunite on the one-year anniversary of a school shooting.”
Broken Brain Podcast (Apple): “[Play Date] shows a great understanding of trauma, PTSD, and realistic ways we cope with traumatic loss.”
Host, Dwight Hurst of The Broken Brain podcast chats with Amberlee and Laura about the psychological layers of Play Date.
LoneStar Live: ‘“A new film coming to Dallas screens this month explores the experiences of those left in the aftermath of [gun violence] tragedies”
Ileana Garnand from LoneStarLive.com spoke to directors and stars Amberlee Colson and Laura Campbell about the ambiguity of the character names and how they got into their roles.
Fangirlish Review “A Moving Look at Grief & the Power of Love.”
Reviewer, Lisette Lanuza Sáenz of Fangirlish reviews Play Date.
Texas in Focus Podcast: Spotify // Apple Podcasts
Matthew Reyna interviews Amberlee Colson and Laura Campbell, the co-star (x2) and co-director (x2), of the short film Play Date. They discuss the societal impacts of gun violence and why their film is made to be uncomfortable.
Coastal House Media: ”’Play Date’ Review: A Haunting Exploration of Grief and Connection”
Aayush Sharma reviews Play Date. “Play Date is not just a movie that explores grief and trauma. It raises important questions about how we process loss, how we relate to others who have experienced similar pain, and whether it is ever truly possible to move on from such a devastating event.”
HollyShorts: Honorable Mention Directors Q&A
Q&A with @playdatefilm co-directors and stars @lauraeacampbell and @amberlee_colson about preparing great performances to wear multiple hats on set. Hosted by @spanglerbird