Private Project

Mary and Mariana's Diary

Mary does self-talk therapy after going through a series of clinic visits. She remains in denial, as she recalls the tragic car accident that resulted to her father's death and that caused her constant anxieties and nightmares. Mary's estranged mom, Mariana, was not responsive to Mary's attempts to communicate to her. But the situation changed when Mary discovered her mom's diary.

Film: Mary and Mariana's Diary
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 5 min

Status:

Completed. In Festival Circuit

Awards and Recognition:

Diamond Award, California Film Awards' Short Film Competition, (January 2018)
Award of Merit, Canada Shorts Film Festival (2017)
Bronze Award, North American Film Awards (2017)
Best Actress Nominee, North American Film Awards (2017)
Best Writing/Screenplay Nominee, North American Film Awards (2017)
Honorable Mention Award, Headline International Film Festival, (2017)
Best Actress Nominee, Barcelona Planet Film Festival (December 2016)
Best Narrative Short Film Nominee, Barcelona Planet Film Festival (December 2016)
No Budget Spirit Award (Nominee), Top Indie Film Awards (December 2016)
Best Short Short (5 Min or Less) Nominee, Roma Cinema Doc (Dec 2016)
Best Long Short Nominee, Berlin Flash Film Festival, (Dec 2016)

  • Sheila Atienza
    Director
  • Sheila Atienza
    Writer
  • J.T. Tab
    Producer
  • Sheila Atienza
    Producer
  • J.T. Tab
    Cinematographer
  • Sheila Atienza
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 1, 2016
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • California Film Awards

    United States
    Diamond Award Short Film Competition(2018, Won)
  • Canada Shorts Film Festival

    Canada
    Award of Merit (Won, 2017)
  • Headline International Film Festival

    Canada
    Best Short Narrative (Won, Honorable Mention, 2017)
  • North American Film Awards

    Canada
    Best Actress (Festival Award, Nominated, 2017)
  • North American Film Awards

    Canada
    Best Screenplay (Festival Award, Nominated, 2017)
  • Barcelona Planet Film Festival

    Spain
    Best Actress (Nominee, 2016)
  • Barcelona Planet Film Festival

    Spain
    Best Narrative Short Film (Narrative Short Film, Nominated, 2016)
  • Roma Cinema Doc

    Italy
    Best Short Short (5 Min or Less) - (Nominated, December Award 2016)
  • Top Indie Film Awards

    United States
    No Budget Spirit Award (Top Indie Nominee, 2016)
  • Berlin Flash Film Festival

    Germany
    Best Long Short (Official Selection/Nominee, Dec 2016)
Director Biography - Sheila Atienza

Sheila Atienza is a versatile and award-winning Canadian film artist, actress, writer and filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC. Sheila is a film enthusiast who integrates digital technologies into her media projects. She is amazed by the unconventional and alternative filmmaking techniques and approaches available in this digital era. Such approaches can both be fun and practical, and that can be applied in creating a fine, world-class film, regardless of budget.

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