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Addicted

The Film focuses on the toxicity of Social Media/ Phone Addiction which is so rampant in today's digital age. The quest for validation, societal acceptance, behaviour modification and bringing other people down has hit an all new low.

The film chronicles a series of events that transpire in the daily life of Lisa who is oblivious to the real world to the point that she not only ends up losing herself but also a loved one. The film portrays a concoction of emotions while exhibiting the fact how one becomes a slave to Social media coupled with its deadly consequences along with narcissism which is not only detrimental to one's physical health but also brings one down, mentally.

  • Sakshi Talwar
    Director
  • Sakshi Talwar
    Writer
  • Dad and Daughter Production
    Producer
  • Sage Buchalter
    Key Cast
    "Lisa"
  • Ryan Bopf
    Key Cast
    "Mark"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Fiction, Drama, Social
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 15, 2020
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Sakshi Talwar

Sakshi's grit to transform her passion into a profession led to the beautiful genesis of her short film- Addicted. Her impetuous inclination towards the power of storytelling juxtaposed with a creative bent of mind led to the art of creating films with a message. She has studied filmmaking from New York Film Academy and has previously pursued acting from Stella Adler- School of Acting in Los Angeles. Her previous Short film- Letter of Intent has won and was an Official Selection at various film festivals around the world.

Sakshi is also an Entrepreneur, writer, artist and evangelist of women empowerment. Her undergrad is a double major in Accounting and Finance. She has an MBA from Bryant University, Rhode Island. She is a frequent speaker at international events and Summits

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Director Statement

Living to tell stories :)