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2023 Finalists
Finalists Monologues/Soliloquys
"The Morning After I Killed Myself"
Director, Michael Anthony Barosky
A young woman regrets the decision to take her own life. Based on the poem by Meggie Royer.
A video poem about endurance and invisible blows
"Legacy"
Director, Natasha Boskic
Finalist Long Version
"The Silken City"
Director, Thomas Pickarski
An essay narration paired with old B&W found film footage, the story is set in an imagined future when the Gulf Stream having reversed directions fuels an atmospheric phenomenon known as Spider Rain.
Finalist - Spoken Word/Poetry
"Learn to Swim Pt. 2"
Director, Carlos Zaya
A poem about learning to swim, and other bits and bobs that could help along the way.
Joshua Idehen - Learn To Swim Poem
"Things you have forgotten to take with you "
Director, Elena Baucke
A woman alone in her house finds her ex's shirt. Its scent brings back painful memories as she gets carried away by the tangible thought of an impossible reunion.
"Laid to Rest"
Director, Isabelle Pandora Byrne
A short poetry film about identity after mental illness
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