UNDER WATER (Substance Abuse Short Film)
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SYNOPSIS:
A susceptible teenager, in trying to escape the tumult of his home, drowns himself in alcohol, drugs, and parties. Based on a true story. |
"Hard-hitting, emotional, and above all, important piece of work. A must share, must see" |
"Creatively made cautionary tale about the toll of drug and alcohol abuse. A hopeful window into the future for a younger audience" |
*WARNING: This film contains explicit language and drug use
What people are saying:
"'Under Water' helped me in so many beautiful ways... Opened my eyes to the life I want to live"
-Ava Van Pelt, Plattsburgh High-School Class of '17
"A glimpse of real life. Extremely relatable to the younger generation"
-Brielle Neumann, Northport High-School class of '18, RYLA Member
"Powerful and truly gives an important message"
-Luke Weiner, Harborfields High-School Class of '19
"Captures a young person's struggle with addiction.
You feel the impact chemical dependency can have"
-Ryan Murphy, Substance Abuse Therapist, Freedom Institute (NYC)
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AWARDS AND SELECTIONS Official Selection - HollyShorts Film Festival Official Selection - Seoul Intl Youth Film Festival Official Selection - 30Under30 Film Festival Official Selection - Queens World Film Festival Official Selection - REEL Recovery Film Festival Official Selection - Awareness Film Festival Official Selection - Big Apple Film Festival Official Selection - Lake Champlain Intl Film Festival Official Selection - Katra Film Series Official Selection - Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema Award of Commendation - Canada Shorts Film Festival Dramatic Short Award - WorldFest-Houston Intl Film Festival |
The feature-length version of "Under Water" is in development.
Contact us for more information.
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