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.
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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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Jarrah WebsterKey Cast"Liz"
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Narrative, drama, true-story, gritty, poetic
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Runtime:13 minutes 23 seconds
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Completion Date:April 17, 2023
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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
Honourable Mention for Best Short -
IndieFEST Film AwardsCalifornia
United States
Award of Merit for Women Filmmakers -
IndieFEST Film AwardsCalifornia
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 and Best 1st time Director Short -
White Vulture Film FestivalNew Jersey
United States
Semi-finalist for Best International Short -
Swedish International Film FestivalArvika
Sweden
Winner Best 1st time Filmmaker -
4theatre selection
Best Woman Empowerment -
Dubai International Cine CarnivalDubai
Best International Short Film -
Athens International Monthly Film FestivalAthens
Greece
Honourable 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 bimonthly awards
Italy
Best Actor/Actress -
Indie Short FestLA
United States
Best Original Song -
Festigious monthly compLA
United States
Best Narrative Short, Best Director and Top 10 Screenplays -
Vesuvius InternationalCampania
Italy
Finalist Best Short Movie -
Short Film Slam MadLabPhiladephia
United States
January 10, 2024
Philadelphia Premiere
Awaiting audience votes -
WRPN.TV Women's International Film FestivalDelaware
United States
Exceptional Merit -
Best Damn Film AwardsAtlanta
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 AwardsDenver
United States
Finalist -
Sydney Screen and Film FestivalSydney
Australia
Honourable Mention -
Voices Rising
Honorable Mention -
Titan International Film FestivalSydney
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 FestivalPhuket
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 FestivalDallas, Texas
United States
January 22, 2024
Texas Premiere
People's Choice Award, Best Narrative Short and Best Actress
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.
“Telling the Untold in word and film”