Award of Excellence – Between Lines (USA)

Title: Between Lines
Runtime: 3 min
Country: USA
Director: Sarah Beth Morgan
Placement: Award of Excellence
Competition: December, 2022

Synopsis: Out of trauma, blooms a sense of healing and connection. “Between Lines” is a short film that speaks to the scarring experience of schoolgirl bullying – and the recovery that follows. The narrative follows a young woman’s journey as she navigates isolation, exclusion and anxiety.

Along with a supremely talented all-women team, Director Sarah Beth Morgan brings her personal story to life through poetry, detailed illustration and stunning animation.