Inner Workings

Next Gen Student Films

Inner Workings

A person stands in a brightly lit bedroom wearing a colorful tie-dye T-shirt, facing a full-length mirror attached to white closet doors. The room features plants, a bed with a white blanket, and a wall decorated with photos and small frames, reflecting the moments captured in their personal documentary.
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A Film by Cara D., The Representation Project, 2021

Inner Workings is a short documentary film created in The Representation Project’s 2021 Youth Media Academy. In this short film, Cara opens up about her experience with depression and body dysmorphia. She explores how mental health struggles manifest for others in Generation Z, especially in the wake of the COVID19 Pandemic.

Film Festival Acceptances: Arlington International Film Festival

Film Festival Nominations & Awards:

  • Arlington International Film Festival – Best Editing
  • Arlington International Film Festival – Best Cinematography
Best Editing Laurel Inner Workings
Best Cinematography Inner Workings laurel

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