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Functional

A seemingly happy online content creator and actor attempts the ultimate in order to deal with her internal struggles.

  • Meka Butler
    Director
    Happy Bath Day
  • Meka Butler
    Writer
    Happy Bath Day
  • Meka Butler
    Producer
    Happy Bath DAy
  • Apriel Parrish
    Key Cast
    "Niece Michelle"
  • Sarah Marie Lucas
    Key Cast
    "Best Friend"
  • Jada
    Key Cast
    "Jada"
    Happy Bath Day
  • Meka Butler
    Key Cast
    "Narrator "
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Web / New Media
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 8, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Samsung S6
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Aphrodite Film Awards (NYAFA) 2019
    Brooklyn, NY
    United States
    July 12, 2019
    Official selection
  • WIFT-OH MID YEAR Female Film & Script Showcase 2019
    Cleveland, Ohio
    United States
    June 30, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Top Indie Film Awards 2019

    United States
    Winner Best Writing
  • Top Indie Film Awards 2019

    United States
    Winner Best Actress
  • Top Indie Film Awards 2019

    United States
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Amazon Prime
    Country: United Kingdom
    Rights: Video on Demand
    Country: United States
    Rights: Video on Demand
Director Biography - Meka Butler

Actor, Meka Butler, made her directorial debut in April of 2019 with the short film 'Happy Bath Day'; currently the Official Selection of two film festivals.

Shas appeared in Commercials, feature films and short films.
Her Most Notable Distinctions include: ELLE Magazine’s 2017 “We Nominate” online video ad, a feature film debut as the lead role in ‘Careful Not to Cry’ directed by Erik Sutch, that premiered at TIFF 2017, and she has starred in “Tougher Than You” directed by Kelly Tran which won “Best Film” in the PittFilm Fest.

When She’s Not Acting: She’s writing, directing and using her bilingual ability in English and Spanish to interpret and advocate for people with severe disabilities.

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Director Statement

My intention with the short film 'Functional' is to raise awareness about depression and suicidal ideation, as well as to raise awareness about the symptoms of high-functioning depression. Which tends to show itself differently than depression usually does and is more difficult to obtain a diagnosis for due to the fact that the depressed person may not show classic symptoms of lethargy and non-motivation.

In summery, 'Functional' is a gritty short film created in a style that merges the YouTube digital film making genre with the style of standard filmmaking.