- Short Film Competition
Year: 2025
Length: 7 mins
Country: United States
Language: English
Premiere: NYC Premiere
Directed by: Gabri Blankson
Produced by: Jimmeka Anders, Sierra Davis
Starring: Zola Pickens (Bri), Bobo Blankson (Dad), Mariah Woods (Mom), Kobi Blankson (Sister)
SEE THE FILM
MIME is a fantasy drama that explores the mental and emotional toll of isolation on a teenage girl named Bri during the COVID-19 pandemic. Isolated from friends, overwhelmed by emotion, and unable to speak up, Bri begins to project her suppressed emotions onto her family, turning them into mimes representing her various emotions–Anger, Anxiety, and Sadness. As the mimes become more intrusive in her life, Bri must find the courage to name what she feels and reclaim her voice. Through expressive visuals, movement, and music, the film paints a powerful portrait of what it feels like to struggle with mental health in silence.
About the Director
Gabri Blankson is a high school sophomore from Plano, TX. She is a former Time for Kids Junior Reporter, a Pinna podcast host, and founder of Breaking the Fourth Wall, a nonprofit helping teens share their stories through the arts. Gabri is passionate about mental health advocacy and expanding representation in the film industry.
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Awards
2025 Independent Shorts Awards – Bronze Award For Best Young Filmmaker
2025 Indiex Film Festival – Best Young Female Filmmaker