- Short Film Competition
Year: 2024
Length: 17 mins
Country: United States
Language: English
Directed by: Aris Federman
Produced by: Zoe Dunay, Aris Federman
Starring: Leanne Johnson (Mrs. Miller), Wake Ritter (Young Caius), Reese Brigman (Teenage Caius), Tennessee Moore (Psychiatrist)
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Falling behind in class, a parent-teacher conference sends Caius down a pharmaceutical rabbit hole that impacts him for the rest of his life. As he grows, Caius must navigate the complexities of mental health treatment at a time when he’s still discovering what ‘normal’ is.
About the Director
Aris Federman is a Director, Producer and Cinematographer, and Co-Founder of Blue Oak Productions. He has produced, written, and directed multiple projects that have screened at festivals across the country. Aris believes in storytelling’s power to create empathy, unity, and human connection.
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Awards
2025 Manhattan Film Festival – Winner for Excellence in Mental Health Storytelling