Sink or Swim
This film follows Lia, a teenage girl, trying to come to terms with the loss of her younger brother that occurred when they were children. Lia’s birthday falls on the same day as her brother’s death, making the day bittersweet for her. The film navigates Lia’s experience of grief, memory, and nostalgia as she tries to grapple with the past.
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Sienna Jade DavidDirector
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Sienna Jade DavidWriter
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Sienna Jade DavidProducer
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Titunlola KutiCamera assistant
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Adam BlackieLighting technician
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Béatrice PelletierSet designer
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Antonia DamirKey Cast"Lia"
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Romy ChokoKey Cast"Young Lia"
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Sienna Jade DavidOriginal Music
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Sienna Jade DavidColour Grading
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Runtime:5 minutes 9 seconds
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Completion Date:March 25, 2024
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Country of Origin:Canada
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Country of Filming:Canada
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:4:3
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema
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FOMI (Festival Of The Moving Image)London
United Kingdom
May 21, 2024
Official Selection -
Centre Film FestivalPhilipsburg, PA
United States
Official Selection -
Kansas City Underground Film FestivalKansas City, MO
United States
Finalist