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Award of Excellence – The Stranger (USA)

Title: The Stranger
Runtime: 12 min
Country: USA
Director: Rachel Taggart
Placement: Award of Excellence
Competition: June, 2025

Synopsis: A witness on the run. A stranger in pursuit. A seedy motel at the center of it all. Who’s predator? Who’s prey? And who else is involved?

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Award of Excellence – The Stranger (USA)