Award of Merit – “No One Knew” (Philippines)

Title: No One Knew
Runtime: 10 min
Country: Philippines
Director: Marini Fernandez
Placement: Award of Merit
Competition: June, 2017

Synopsis: The story begins with an individual character trying to jump off a building followed by scenes where Megan, a previously high spirited individual, grieves the death of her fiancee. Her best friend Annie convinces her that there is more to life than mourning his death. Eventually, Megan remembers a series of good memories which helps her get through his death and memories which will help her understand why he killed himself. Later on we find out that Kenny after killing himself, left a package for Megan which is the turning point of her depression.