2021 “Cotton Clouds”

Cotton Clouds Narrative by Chloe Shelton HomeschoolSalem, VA In 1912 Roanoke, Virginia, a young girl struggles to help provide for her family by working in the exhausting conditions of a cotton mill while still holding to the optimism of childhood. This film is inspired by the photography of Lewis Hine, who documented child workers thatContinue reading “2021 “Cotton Clouds””

2021 “valiDate”

valiDate Narrative by Gabriella Hsu Colleyville Heritage High SchoolGrapevine, 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 ofContinue reading “2021 “valiDate””

2021 “Inhibitor”

Inhibitor Narrative by Jessica Herlitz and Cian Collins Greenhill SchoolDallas, TX To dull the human mind and prevent insanity, an experiment has been set up to make people create and self administer a sedative that keeps them mentally numb. 2021 ATLHSFF Official SelectionWINNER – Best NarrativeBest Overall nomineeBest Screenplay nomineeBest Cinematography nomineeBest Editing nominee