#Beingmytrueauthenticself (13:09)NARRATIVE SHORTS
by Shallah Jones 11:00 am SLC - ROOM 115 |
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Trailer:
Description: #BeingMyTrueAuthenticSelf is a short film with no dialogue. It follows the cycle of a young woman who is DESPERATE to be noticed, seen, recognized and loved on social media. She is stuck in a cycle...a loop... of fantasy pitting itself against reality. Knowing the harm her obsession is causing, her unquenchable need to belong keeps her perpetuating a self-destructing cycle. These two inner desires fight and battle to the bitter end. #BeingMyTrueAuthenticSelf is a short film that ultimately highlights a social and cultural issue that is destroying the lives of so many young women across the globe.
Directors Bio:
Celina Igwe is a symbolic and artistic Writer, Director and Producer. She graduated from The Las a Vegas Academy of the Arts, (2002-2005), as a theatre major and majored in film at UNLV. She also has a BA in ministry. At Redeem Christian Church, Celina serves as the Creative Arts Pastor where she creates films, and theatre classes & productions with those in the community. She advocates for accessibility and the opportunities for the creative arts in under privileged communities. She volunteers her time, education and knowledge to encourage, inspire and build up the communities she serves. (Contact Information: [email protected]) |