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The Waiting Room (aka I Didn't See God)
Creator: Jahaad Shairi
小时候 | Early Years
Creator: Haohao Qiaoshi Liu
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About this submission
I believe that fantasy has the ability to impact people in a way that subverts what is expected and opens minds to new possibilities. With Symbiosis, I focused on the internal struggle between a man and his need to fit in, which was personified by The Monster. While imaginary friends may disappear as one gets older, the voice in your head telling you to do something out of the ordinary should always be given an outlet. This story personified my personal experience about how it feels to be expressive in a world with strict rules and established expectations.
Creator
I’m Claire Loudis, a filmmaker and post-production producer based in Los Angeles. I earned my BFA in Film Production from Chapman University and built my early career in music videos and commercials, where I learned how to make ideas move quickly, collaboratively, and with style. Over the past few years, I’ve expanded into post-supervising independent features, including Didi, Lurker, If I Go, and currently: Club Kid.
Working in post has shaped me as a director more than anything else, it’s where I learned rhythm, emotional architecture, and how every choice eventually lands on the screen. It taught me to direct with intention, to build toward moments that truly matter, and to collaborate across every discipline with clarity and empathy.
When I tell stories, I am drawn to fantasy and magical realism as a way to create metaphors for lived experiences. While what I write my seem otherworldly, it is always grounded in the relationships I have had myself. By fantasizing them, I'm able to be more truthful with both myself and others. more...