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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.

  • Rhoyce Nova
    Director
  • Rhoyce Nova
    Writer
  • Mel Baker
    Writer
  • Mel Baker
    Producer
    The Healing Documentary
  • Quinn Alice
    Key Cast
    "Mel"
  • James Ryan
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • Quinn Alice
    Composer
  • Zachary Peel-McGregor
    Director of Photography
    The Great Gatsby; Thor: Love & Thunder
  • Agnes Peel-McGregor
    Editor
    Milkmaid; The Last Tree Standing
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Narrative, Drama, True Story, Classic, Timeless, Dark Drama, Poetic, Otherworldly
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 23 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    30,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.66:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 100 Films Retreat #2
    Southern California
    United States
    August 12, 2023
    World Premiere
    Nominee for Best Short Film
  • Voices Rising Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    October 15, 2023
    New York Premiere
    Honorable Mention for Best Short
  • IndiFEST Film Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Award of Merit for Women Filmmakers
  • IndiFest Film Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Award of Recognition for Awareness Raising
  • One-Reeler Short Film Competition
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Award of Merit for Best Short Film
  • Crown Point International Film Festival
    Chicago
    United States
    Best Narrative Short & Best First Time Director
  • White Vulture Film Festival
    New Jersey
    United States
    Semi-Finalist for Best International Short Film
  • Swedish International Film Festival
    Arvika
    Sweden
    Winner for Best First Time Filmmaker
  • 4Theatre Selection

    United States
    Best Woman Empowerment
  • Dubai Internation Cine Carnival
    Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    Best International Short Film
  • Athens International Monthly Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    Honorable Mention for Best Short Film
  • Iconic Images Film Festival

    Lithuania
    Semi-Finalist for Best Social Impact Film
  • Red Movie Awards
    Reims
    France
    Official Selection for Best Short
  • Robinson Film Awards

    Italy
    Best Screenplay
  • Reale Film Awards
    Milan
    Italy
    Best Actress
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Original Song
  • Festigious Monthly Film Comp
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Narrative Short Film; Best Director; Top 10 Screenplays
  • Vesuvius International Festival
    Campania
    Italy
    Finalist for Best Short Movie
  • Red Fox International
    Georgia
    United States
    Officially Selected for Best Short Film
  • Short Film Slam MadLab
    Philadephia
    United States
    Official Selection
  • WRPN.TV Women's International Film Festival
    Delaware
    United States
    Officially Selected
  • Best Damn Film Awards
    Atlanta
    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 Awards
    London
    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 Festival
    Budapest
    Hungary
    Official Selection
  • White Leopard Film Festival

    Sweden
    Official Selection for Best Original Score; Best Drama; Best Adapted Screenplay
  • Sydney Film & Screenplay Festival
    Sydney
    Australia
    Honourable Mention for Best Short Film
  • Art Giraffe International Film Festival
    Nice
    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 Awards
    Denver
    United States
    Finalist for Best Film
Director - Rhoyce Nova