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I Don't Want to Die

The story of the actress who lost everything when she was diagnosed with cancer. After spending all her money on medical bills and being unable to rebuild her career and status, she decides to commit suicide.

  • Elizaveta Manina
    Director
    The Diary of Nightmares
  • Elizaveta Manina
    Writer
    The Diary of Nightmares
  • Ekaterina Melnikova
    Key Cast
    "Actress"
    The Diary of Nightmares
  • Elizaveta Manina
    Producer
    The Diary of Nightmares
  • Ekaterina Melnikova
    Executive Producer
    The Diary of Nightmares
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 3, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    700 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - LACC
  • New York Lift-Off Film Festival
    New York, New York
    United States
    July 1, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Cult Movies International Film Festival

    United Kingdom
    Award Winner: Best Short Drama
  • Cult Movies International Film Festival

    United Kingdom
    Award Winner: Best Short Indie Film
  • Cult Movies International Film Festival

    United Kingdom
    Award Winner: Best Short Human Rights
  • Cult Movies International Film Festival

    United Kingdom
    Award Winner: Best Short Women's Film
  • Cult Movies International Film Festival

    United Kingdom
    Award Winner: Best Actress
  • Cult Movies International Film Festival

    United Kingdom
    Award Winner: Best Female Director
  • Clown International Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    Award Winner: Best Drama
  • Fusionfilm International Film Festival
    California
    United States
    Award Winner: Best Indie Film
  • Thespian Cinema Festival
    Lakewood, California
    United States
    April 27, 2025
    California Premiere
    Award Winner: Best Actress
  • The CINEMA & TV FILM Festival
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    June 3, 2025
    Official Selection
Director - Elizaveta Manina