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.

  • 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"
  • 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
    Official Selection
  • Voices Rising Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    October 15, 2023
    New York Premiere
    Honourable Mention
  • IndieFEST Film Awards
    California
    United States
    Award of Merit
  • IndieFEST Film Awards
    California
    United States
    Award of Recognition
  • One-Reeler Short Film Competition
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Award of Merit
  • Crown Point International Film Festival
    Chicago
    United States
    Best Narrative Short
  • White Vulture Film Festival
    New Jersey
    United States
    Semi-finalist
  • Swedish International Film Festival
    Arvika
    Sweden
    Nominee
  • 4theatre selection

    Best Woman Empowerment
  • Dubai International Cine Carnival
    Dubai
    Best International Short Film
  • Athens International Monthly Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    Honourable Mention
  • Iconic Images Film Festival

    Lithuania
    Semi-finalist
  • Red Movie Awards
    Reims
    France
    Official Selection
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”