Experiencing Interruptions?

OVERCOMING THE MIND

Brain tumor survivor, Craig Conlee, tells his story of overcoming.

  • James Conlee
    Director
  • James Conlee
    Producer
  • Craig Conlee
    Key Cast
  • James Conlee
    Composer
  • James Conlee
    Editor
  • James Conlee
    Colorist
  • James Conlee
    Director of Photography
  • James Conlee
    Graphic Designer
  • James Conlee
    Animator
  • James Conlee
    Visual Effects
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 11, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, BRAW
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - El Dorado High School
  • Orange County Film Fest
    Irvine, CA
    United States
    April 5, 2024
    Nominated Best Spot Feature
  • Orange County Film Fest
    Irvine, CA
    United States
    April 5, 2024
    Nominated Best Score
  • El Dorado Film Fest
    Placentia, CA
    United States
    April 26, 2024
    Best Documentary
  • El Dorado Film Fest
    Placentia, CA
    United States
    April 26, 2024
    The Libby (Most Outstanding Film)
  • El Dorado Film Fest
    Placentia, CA
    United States
    April 26, 2024
    Nominated Humanitarian Award
  • Yorba Linda Public Library Teen Film Festival
    Yorba Linda, CA
    United States
    March 1, 2024
    Best Hero
  • VFA Festival 2024
    Placentia, CA
    United States
    May 21, 2024
    Best Short Documentary
Director Biography - James Conlee

James Conlee is a student filmmaker in Orange County attending El Dorado High School Digital Media Arts Academy and FilmED Academy of the Arts. His love for filmmaking sprouts from his need for visual storytelling as it has been something he has felt attached to compared to other forms of communication.

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Director Statement

A little more than a year ago, my father was diagnosed with a type 2 meningioma. It was incredibly devastating news to friends and family. Fortunately, his surgery was successful and his recovery was somewhat swift. I’ve always loved sharing stories and I thought this was a great opportunity to create a documentary to share his story with the world. I believe his story is one to look up to and could inspire an audience who are also struggling with overcoming dark times.

After my fathers recovery, he was diagnosed with a form of aphasia which affected his ability to get the right words out and his sentences felt incomplete. However using minimalist animation assisted my dad’s words to create a more coherent story and immersion for the audience.