Say My Name (2023)
A violated girl is trapped in an underworld of shame. As a child, she was exploited by her father and his friends, and then thrown to the streets as a vulnerable teenager. Despite life going against Mel at every turn, she is determined to see the good in people and find hope before her past catches up with her.
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Rhoyce NovaDirector
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Rhoyce NovaWriter
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Mel BakerWriter
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Mel BakerProducerThe Healing Documentary
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Quinn AliceKey Cast"Mel"
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James RyanKey Cast"Dad"
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Quinn AliceComposer
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Zachary Peel-McGregorDirector of PhotographyThe Great Gatsby; Thor: Love & Thunder
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Agnes Peel-McGregorEditorMilkmaid; The Last Tree Standing
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Narrative, Drama, True Story, Classic, Timeless, Dark Drama, Poetic, Otherworldly
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Runtime:13 minutes 23 seconds
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Production Budget:30,000 AUD
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Country of Origin:Australia
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Country of Filming:Australia
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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100 Films Retreat #2Southern California
United States
August 12, 2023
World Premiere
Nominee for Best Short Film -
Voices Rising Film FestivalNew York
United States
October 15, 2023
New York Premiere
Honorable Mention for Best Short -
IndiFEST Film AwardsLos Angeles
United States
Award of Merit for Women Filmmakers -
IndiFest Film AwardsLos Angeles
United States
Award of Recognition for Awareness Raising -
One-Reeler Short Film CompetitionLos Angeles
United States
Award of Merit for Best Short Film -
Crown Point International Film FestivalChicago
United States
Best Narrative Short & Best First Time Director -
White Vulture Film FestivalNew Jersey
United States
Semi-Finalist for Best International Short Film -
Swedish International Film FestivalArvika
Sweden
Winner for Best First Time Filmmaker -
4Theatre Selection
United States
Best Woman Empowerment -
Dubai Internation Cine CarnivalDubai
United Arab Emirates
Best International Short Film -
Athens International Monthly Film FestivalAthens
Greece
Honorable Mention for Best Short Film -
Iconic Images Film Festival
Lithuania
Semi-Finalist for Best Social Impact Film -
Red Movie AwardsReims
France
Official Selection for Best Short -
Robinson Film Awards
Italy
Best Screenplay -
Reale Film AwardsMilan
Italy
Best Actress -
Indie Short FestLos Angeles
United States
Best Original Song -
Festigious Monthly Film CompLos Angeles
United States
Best Narrative Short Film; Best Director; Top 10 Screenplays -
Vesuvius International FestivalCampania
Italy
Finalist for Best Short Movie -
Red Fox InternationalGeorgia
United States
Officially Selected for Best Short Film -
Short Film Slam MadLabPhiladephia
United States
Official Selection -
WRPN.TV Women's International Film FestivalDelaware
United States
Officially Selected -
Best Damn Film AwardsAtlanta
United States
Best International Film; Best Drama -
8 and a HalfFilm Awards
Italy
Best Narrative Short Film -
Liber International Film Festival
Greece
Official Selection for Best Short, Best Drama, Best Actress, Best Director Debut and Best Screenplay -
Liber International Film Festival
Greece
Winner for Best Film Poster; Best Trailer; Best Director -
London Global Film AwardsLondon
United Kingdom
Official Selection for Best Short Film -
International Film Talent Awards
India
Best Talented Filmmakers; Best Concept; Best Producer; Best Screenplay; Best Cinematography: Best Editor; Best Short Film -
Follow The Arrow Film FestivalBudapest
Hungary
Official Selection -
White Leopard Film Festival
Sweden
Official Selection for Best Original Score; Best Drama; Best Adapted Screenplay -
Sydney Film & Screenplay FestivalSydney
Australia
Honourable Mention for Best Short Film -
Art Giraffe International Film FestivalNice
France
Official Selection for Best Short Film; Best Screenwriter Debut; Best Inspirational Film -
Belgrade International Film Festival
Serbia
Official Selection for Best Short Film -
American Dream Screen Festival
United States
Best Social Impact Film -
Denver Monthly Film AwardsDenver
United States
Finalist for Best Film