Synopsys:

Shot 25 years ago, this intimate, disarming, and raw documentary reveals a relationship in conflict. Filmmakers Jay Rosenblatt and Stephanie Rapp capture emotionally charged moments as they grapple with the decision to have a child. Together, they confront how profound pregnancy can be, especially for a woman who is ambivalent but facing a ticking biological clock. HEARTBEAT depicts situations that many couples encounter but do not often share with others. In doing so, it can catalyze important conversations, particularly when reproductive justice is under attack. 

Festivals and Awards:

• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Film Festival / Competition / Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain / 2026 / Best International Short Film 
• DC/DOX / Short Film Program / Washington D.C., USA / 2025 
• IDFA / Signed Section / Amsterdam, Netherlands / 2025