Anopsia
After a recent accident, Selia has to overcome her physical challenges to reach mental serenity.
Written and Directed by Joshua Bowen
Starring Abby Thomas, Rick Jansen, and Joshua Bowen
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*Winner* - Best Director - Chhatrapati Shivaji International Film Festival, 2021
*Winner* - Best Director - SBVC International Student Film Festival, 2021
*Nominee* - Grand Jury / Best Director / Best Screenplay / Best Narrative / Best Cinematography / Best Editing / Best Actress / Best Actor / Best Music / Best High School Short Film - SBVC International Student Film Festival, 2021
*Nominee* - Best High School Short Film - Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival, 2020
*Official Selection* - Naples International Film Festival, 2021
*Official Selection* - SBVC International Student Film Festival, 2021
*Official Selection* - Chhatrapati Shivaji International Film Festival, 2021
*Official Selection* - Bonita Springs International Film Festival, 2021
*Official Selection* - South Georgia Film Festival, 2021
*Official Selection* - Goa Short Film Festival, 2021
*Official Selection* - All American High School Film Festival, 2020
*Official Selection* - Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival, 2020
I wanted to create an introspective piece that dealt with mental and physical limitations. With Rylie Dempster, composer, I knew the talent behind another "musical" was achievable.
A couple years ago, I broke my arm and it prevented me from playing any instrument for almost two months. It was painful, self-aware of my talent depleting and watching my friends perform without me. I wanted to explore the concept behind a musician's passion going to waste and how they can rediscover it.
Enjoy watching the journey "Selia" must take to achieve musical performance with her physical limitations.