valiDate

Narrative by Gabriella Hsu

Colleyville Heritage High School
Grapevine, TX

“ValiDate” is about a high school senior struggling to find her self worth through college applications. She tries to alleviate the stress of getting rejected by asking her crushes out on dates. Ultimately, she finds an acceptance beyond outside validation, but, through the help of her friends, in herself.

2021 ATLHSFF Official Selection
Best Editing nominee