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Say My Name

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.

Created by Mel Baker based on her book Sleeping Under the Bridge about Mel's younger life story.

  • 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"
  • Jarrah Webster
    Key Cast
    "Liz"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Narrative, drama, true-story, gritty, poetic
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 17, 2023
  • 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
    Honourable Mention for Best Short
  • IndieFEST Film Awards
    California
    United States
    Award of Merit for Women Filmmakers
  • IndieFEST Film Awards
    California
    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 and Best 1st time Director Short
  • White Vulture Film Festival
    New Jersey
    United States
    Semi-finalist for Best International Short
  • Swedish International Film Festival
    Arvika
    Sweden
    Winner Best 1st time Filmmaker
  • 4theatre selection

    Best Woman Empowerment
  • Dubai International Cine Carnival
    Dubai
    Best International Short Film
  • Athens International Monthly Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    Honourable 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 bimonthly awards

    Italy
    Best Actor/Actress
  • Indie Short Fest
    LA
    United States
    Best Original Song
  • Festigious monthly comp
    LA
    United States
    Best Narrative Short, Best Director and Top 10 Screenplays
  • Vesuvius International
    Campania
    Italy
    Finalist Best Short Movie
  • Short Film Slam MadLab
    Philadephia
    United States
    January 10, 2024
    Philadelphia Premiere
    Awaiting audience votes
  • WRPN.TV Women's International Film Festival
    Delaware
    United States
    Exceptional Merit
  • Best Damn Film Awards
    Atlanta
    United States
    Best International Film and Best Drama
  • 8 and a Halfilm awards

    Italy
    Best Narrative Short
  • Liber International Film Festival

    Greece
    Best Drama, Best Director, Best Trailer, Best Poster
  • American Dreamscreen Film Festival

    United States
    Best Social Impact Film
  • Denver Monthly Film Awards
    Denver
    United States
    Finalist
  • Sydney Screen and Film Festival
    Sydney
    Australia
    Honourable Mention
  • Voices Rising

    Honorable Mention
  • Titan International Film Festival
    Sydney
    Australia
    Best Australian Film
  • International Film Talent Awards

    India
    Talented Screenplay Writers of the Year (2023), Best Narrative Short Film, Best Real Event Based Film, Honorable Mention Director and Actress
  • Travancore International Film Awards

    India
    Best Artistic Short Film, Best Debut Short Film, Best Narrative Short Film and Best Talented Filmmaker
  • Phuket International Film Festival
    Phuket
    Thailand
    Best Women's Film
  • International Network Film Festival Australian Focus

    Australia
    Best Narrative Short, Best Poetry Film, Best Cast and Best Indie Filmmakers
  • West Dallas Film Festival
    Dallas, Texas
    United States
    January 22, 2024
    Texas Premiere
    People's Choice Award, Best Narrative Short and Best Actress
Director Biography - Rhoyce Nova

As an empathic provocateur, I bring an ardent and edgy queer perspective to storytelling, drawing on intense themes and raw emotions to captivate and challenge audiences. I create films that dare audiences to think deeply and feel intensely by combining empathy and compassion with a willingness to push boundaries, explore taboo subjects and inspire change. My films are bold, thought-provoking, and unapologetically authentic.

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Director Statement

“Telling the Untold in word and film”