2021 “ILEA”

ILEA Narrative by Samuel Correa West Broward High SchoolPembroke Pines, FL Lyra’s parents disappeared during a mission to space. During her birthday, she finds a clue that gives hope to her years-long search for them. 2021 ATLHSFF Official SelectionWINNER – Best OverallWINNER – Best Actress – Noelle RamsayWINNER – Best Visual EffectsBest Narrative nomineeBest DirectionContinue reading “2021 “ILEA””

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 “Marked”

Marked Narrative by Samantha Cohn and Madeline Simpson The Westminster SchoolsAtlanta, GA “Marked” centers around a teenager and his friends after his encounter with a mysterious man who commits suicide in front of him. The film follows his friends as they investigate the tragedy. 2021 ATLHSFF Official SelectionWINNER – Best DirectionBest Narrative nomineeBest Cinematography nomineeBestContinue reading “2021 “Marked””

2021 “Disowned”

Disowned Narrative by Andrew Stevens The Westminster SchoolsAtlanta, GA The relationship between a son, his father, and his cello comes to a head one treacherous night as the son’s choice to abandon his father leads him on a stirring journey into the unexpected through grief and guilt before ending in redemption. 2021 ATLHSFF Official SelectionWINNERContinue reading “2021 “Disowned””