Rising: Still Waters  | Short Film Nominee

Short Film Nominee October 9, 2025

Rising: Still Waters

By Hobby Holmes with 7

experimental · Short Films · english

At the film’s heart is a message about hope, resilience, and finding your way once again when things seem to have hit a dead end. The manner of expressing this is marked by an experimental approach that paints a lovely dreamscape for the viewer.

As the narrative progresses, we witness dance, music, and gravity-defying weightlessness to portray the driving metaphor of the film. Frugal in dialogue, higher in articulation through movement in space, the screenplay presents a seamless intermingling of a voiceover with the visuals. The two conjure a realm that is immersive and otherworldly.

The end result becomes especially notable in the manner in which it ties dreams, hope, and art together. The brevity ensures that each moment is utilized efficiently, and the message of the film remains lucid in its communication.
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