WHAAAAAAT!?
I wrote something that WON something 🤯
I will be endlessly grateful to everyone at
@firstflightspro @goldfinchentertainment @thetadropofficial for believing in ‘Karaoke’, and to
@spgoldfinch for making me cry about it IN AN INTERVIEW 🙈😂
And, of course, to
@aruhangalieva for *literally* everything.
If you want some more info, here is what First Flight said about it:
🎬 Film Fund Winner Announcement! 🎬
We are excited to unveil the winner of this year’s Short Film Fund in partnership with Theta
@thetadropofficial ! Give a big round of applause to the team behind the heartfelt film ‘Karaoke’! 🏆🎤
In ‘Karaoke’, we follow Noreen, a 70-year-old widow, as she navigates her grief in a uniquely expressive way. Amidst her struggle, Noreen finds solace and a voice in the communal and cathartic world of karaoke, illustrating the enduring spirit of expression in working-class culture. 🎶💔
Meet the passionate team bringing this touching story to life:
Writer/Director: Benjamin Adnams
@benjaminadnams
Producer: Aruhan Galieva
@aruhangalieva
We were impressed by the variety and depth of this year’s entries, making the selection process incredibly challenging. ‘Karaoke’ stood out for its authentic portrayal of personal resilience and community support. 🌟
A heartfelt thanks to our partners and everyone involved in supporting these stories that resonate and connect. We can’t wait to see ‘Karaoke’ develop from a moving script into a film that is sure to tug at our hearts. 🎬🚀
Congratulations to Benjamin and Aruhan! Keep an eye on their journey and stay tuned for updates on this poignant project. 👏
#ShortFilmFund #WinnerAnnouncement #Karaoke #Filmmaking #Congratulations
