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farewell, sanity

After a reality-shifting breakup, an artfully disheveled 20-year-old’s inner psyche, Sanity, springs to life, leading them both on a journey of healing and self-discovery.

  • Margot Mills Coleman
    Director
  • Margot Mills Coleman
    Writer
  • Lucy Shattuck
    Producer
  • Dmitri Scal
    Directors of Photography
  • Pierce Kimbrough
    Directors of Photography
  • Milo Hoffman
    Editor
  • Chris Mentzer
    Sound and Lighting
  • Moriah Fine
    Key Cast
    "Zilah"
  • Caroline Perrin
    Key Cast
    "Sanity"
  • Vinny Carty
    Key Cast
    "Atticus"
  • Hayley Ward
    Key Cast
    "Ella"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama, Quirky, Indie
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 7, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Denver
  • DU MFJS Showcase
    Denver
    United States
    June 13, 2024
Director Biography - Margot Mills Coleman

Mills is a University of Denver third-year Film Studies and Production major with a minor in Emergent Digital Practices. She wrote, directed, scored, and helped edit "farewell, sanity." Her other works include her Intro to Filmmaking Class final, "Adeline West is my Best Friend", and Exhaler's music video for "Where Were You When the Street Lamps Went Out?". Her other film projects can be seen on youtube.com under the username @ffroglegs. She hopes to continue creating passionate film projects and take the right steps to pursue a career as a colorist.

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Director Statement

I came up with the idea for this short film about six months ago, when I got pretty brutally broken up with by my long-term boyfriend. The whole deal shot my self-esteem and I felt shitty for a long, long time. My anxiety practically took over my life for a while, and whenever I thought about the breakup I spiraled so hard that l often felt like a different person. I want this film to reflect that universal experience, and in a way, this is an ode to my own hardships.
Why this? Breakups are tough. I aimed to highlight these universal struggles with the aftermath of heartbreak and the vital importance of self-acceptance.
Why now? I want this film to resonate with our audience in a way that they can see themselves in each character. I also want to explore the mental health journey that many experience after a world-shifting breakup that can leave you feeling alone in the struggle city of one's mind. Our film deals with alcohol abuse, which is a vice that many turn to when their world seemingly turns upside down. Lastly, we want this film to leave our audience feeling empowered by watching this journey that our main character takes.
Why us? We've all had shitty exes. Point, blank, period.