Keep Breathing Dance animation by Gabriella Hsu Colleyville Heritage High SchoolGrapevine, TX Keep Breathing, a dance animation, is about a suicidal dancer who is bagged down with her failures, societal pressure, and expectations. However, she finds strength not in success or accomplishments, but in the powerful and inspiring beauty of nature. She learns that sheContinue reading “2021 “Keep Breathing””
Category Archives: 2021 ATLHSFF
2021 “The After Party”
The After Party Comedy by Rachael Doel Central High SchoolSpringfield, MO High schoolers throw party while their parents are away. The hosts receive a phone call with minutes notice that the parents are coming home. The group cleans up everything leaving no trace of the party, or so they thought. 2021 ATLHSFF Official SelectionBest CinematographyContinue reading “2021 “The After Party””
2021 “Optical Illusion”
Optical Illusion Narrative by Shreyansh Dixit Heritage High SchoolFrisco, TX A smoker son must sneak around when his father unexpectedly comes home to look for his glasses. 2021 ATLHSFF Official SelectionBest Narrative nomineeBest Direction nominee
2021 “Ruth and Nick: A Confectionary Tale”
Ruth & Nick: A Confectionery Tale Animation by Carter Rostron Pembroke Hill High SchoolKansas City, MO This stop-motion animated short tells the bittersweet story of Nick, a piece of candy who falls in love with a girl who seems out of reach. This film was made by 15-year-old Carter Rostron of Kansas City, using cardboard,Continue reading “2021 “Ruth and Nick: A Confectionary Tale””
2021 “Adrift”
Adrift Experimental by Shreyansh Dixit Heritage High SchoolMcKinney, TX Upon entering her train of thought, a girl must confront her inner demons. 2021 ATLHSFF Official SelectionWINNER – Best Editing
2021 “Tag”
Tag Narrative by Rachael Doel Central High SchoolSpringfield, MO A brother and sister go exploring while they are on a family camping trip when all the sudden things take a turn for the worst. 2021 ATLHSFF Official SelectionBest Cinematography nomineeBest Editing nominee
2021 “Dear My Love,”
Dear My Love, Narrative by Ayden Kostzer and Laney Massa West Broward High SchoolPembroke Pines, FL Actions speak louder than words. However, for two young girls who are in love, letters speak louder than actions and words. 2021 ATLHSFF Official Selection
2021 “Yellow House”
Yellow House Documentary by Alyce Rogers Douglas Anderson School of the ArtsJacksonville, FL After working at a well-known art museum for 22 years, Hope McMath decided to create her own unique art exhibition. 2021 ATLHSFF Official SelectionBest Cinematography nominee
2021 “Adam”
Adam Narrative by Alyce Rogers Douglas Anderson School of the ArtsJacksonville, FL Irritated that he is only ever asked to portray child characters, Adam, a 27-year-old actor with the physical appearance of a 12-year-old boy, resorts to hiring a judgmental talent agent. 2021 ATLHSFF Official Selection
2021 List of Films
2021 Film Index
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