Janalee Budge’s film Grandma Lee’s Dress is one of nine finalists in CBC’s Short Film Face Off contestThe indie short film Grandma Lee’s Dress, developed and directed by Vernon native Janalee Budge, is a finalist in the CBC TV Short Film Face Off. Her short film, Grandma Lee’s Dress, which stems from Budge’s memory as a 10-year-old, is one of nine finalists in CBC-TV’s Short Film Face Off, now in its 16th season. If you missed it, Grandma Lee’s Dress and the other eight offerings can be viewed on the CBC GEM app. Budge started submitting Grandma Lee’s Dress to other festivals, including the CBC Short Film Face Off. “Grandma Lee’s Dress is my first true narrative film with several actors so that was exciting and nerve-wracking.