no experience necessary

A grieving septuagenarian widow with two left-feet rediscovers herself at a ballroom dance studio.

Cast

Brenda Wehle

Michael Graceffa

Delissa Reynolds

Writer & Director

Emily Everhard

Producers

Sharvari Bhat

Lisa Cossrow

Cinematographer

Tom Atwell

Production Design

Marissa Todd

Editor

John Rafanelli

Composer

Kyle Ogren

Sound Design

Gregg Swiatlowski

Colorist

Emily Bailey

selected awards

Aspen ShortsFest - Special Mention Jury Comedy Award

2025

Audience Award 2025 - Miloš Forman / Mike Hausman Columbia University Film Festival

2025

selected screenings

aspen shortfest jury statement

“The jury wants to recognize this film for its protagonist’s subtly defiant nature against aging and loneliness, and for how the film tastefully weaves a simple and yet very meaningful slice of life around her. The jury recognizes NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY by Emily Everhard with a special mention for comedy.”

artist statement

A dramedy steeped in magical realism, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY uses humor to explore the universal human need to feel seen.

artist statement

A dramedy steeped in magical realism, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY uses humor to explore the universal human need to feel seen.

Emily Everhard is a filmmaker and actress who tells stories about fearless women. Emily pulls from her documentary fieldwork and under-appreciated historical moments to craft unique narratives set within subcultures and niche communities. She often uses humor to explore body autonomy, identity, and love.

Emily Everhard is a filmmaker and actress who tells stories about fearless women. Emily pulls from her documentary fieldwork and under-appreciated historical moments to craft unique narratives set within subcultures and niche communities. She often uses humor to explore body autonomy, identity, and love.

Emily Everhard is a filmmaker and actress who tells stories about fearless women. Emily pulls from her documentary fieldwork and under-appreciated historical moments to craft unique narratives set within subcultures and niche communities. She often uses humor to explore body autonomy, identity, and love.

Emily Everhard is a filmmaker and actress who tells stories about fearless women. Emily pulls from her documentary fieldwork and under-appreciated historical moments to craft unique narratives set within subcultures and niche communities. She often uses humor to explore body autonomy, identity, and love.

Emily Everhard is a filmmaker and actress who tells stories about fearless women. Emily pulls from her documentary fieldwork and under-appreciated historical moments to craft unique narratives set within subcultures and niche communities. She often uses humor to explore body autonomy, identity, and love.