On a String

On a String Poster

Ohio Premiere

Showings

April 10, 2026
5:15 pm – 6:33 pm
Cedar Lee Theatre
Cedar Lee 1
April 11, 2026
12:15 pm – 1:33 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
Ohio Theatre

About This Film

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Festival Year: 2026
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Run Time: 78 Minutes
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Film Type: Feature
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Animated: No
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
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Interests: Women-Centered Stories, First-Time Features
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Countr(ies): USA
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Language: English
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English Subtitles: No
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Captions: Closed

Film Overview

A young violist and recent Juilliard graduate tries to make a living playing gigs that draw her into the personal lives of strangers, while still living at home with her parents in the heart of NYC. She usually performs with her string quartet, who are all far too accustomed to being flies on the wall at private parties, weddings, funerals, and whatever else pays money. But when her toxic ex-boyfriend reappears, who also happens to be the Philharmonic’s "newest, hottest cellist," he informs her of a viola opening in the prestigious orchestra. She decides to audition, but her preparation gets quickly sidetracked by a rapidly extinguishing fire of ambition and an inappropriate relationship.

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Programmer's Comment:

"Will Isabel be able to get her life, love, and music back in tune?" – Shannon

Film Contact: The Film Sales Company

Cast & Crew

Directed By

Isabel Hagen

Produced By

Isabel Hagen, Olivia Vessel, Torrance Shepherd, Alex Vara, Annie McGrath

Screenwriting

Isabel Hagen

Cinematographers

Zac James Nicholson

Editors

Olivia Vessel

Principal Cast

Isabel Hagen, Dylan Baker, Ling Ling Huang,Frederick Weller, Jamie Lee, Eric Bogosian