Congratulations to Ray Schmitt and Marcy Brenner! Dead Girl Walking was awarded with the Amazing Grace award for Best Short Film, in honour of Grace Cianciotta at the Breast Fest Film Festival on November 22nd, 2008.
The films below are the top films submitted to the Breast Fest short film competition. Both filmmakers and those touched by breast cancer - directly or indirectly - were invited to submit short films (maximum 10 minutes) that shed light on the issues surrounding breast cancer and breast health in unique and creative ways.
In Situ
A woman's experience as she undergoes chemotherapy — her initial reactions to her diagnosis and the continuing physical effects the toxic chemical has on her body.
Keep On Moving
A film about professional dancer Debby Feldman, her 9 year battle with breast cancer and how dance, and the love and support of her family help her face a fatal diagnosis.
My Mommy has Breast Cancer
Seven year old Maxwell shares his perspective on his mother's ongoing battle with stage 4 breast cancer.
Surfaces
A woman tells her boyfriend that she has breast cancer. She proves that it is not only the victim who needs compassion, but also those close to them.
Dead Girl Walking
Marcy was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 34, the same year she lost her mother to Ovarian cancer. This is her story from the brink of despair to being truly alive.
The Things I Wish My Mother Would Have Told Me
This film is dedicated to raising awareness for little girls and young women who face the fear of breast cancer.
Breast Defence
Experimental PSA on early detection.
Dirty Girl
Dirty Girl chronicles cancer surgery from a female patient's perspective. Frightened and anxious, the woman's mind wanders as she imagines the battle between her dirty, cancerous tumors and the surgeon.
A huge thank you to all of the people who submitted their films and shared their stories with us.