The deliberate choice to stick to a monochrome palette immediately invokes a sense of noir within the universe of the film, a characteristic that soon comes to enhance the subject matter it deals with. Next, the narrative shares with us an exchange in the life of the protagonist soon after he receives a seemingly important phone call. However, this is not a regular exchange for it is not shared with another person, but with his own fractured psyche. 
Anthony's dissociative identity disorder is thus presented to the viewer by delineating his interaction with Tony, a malicious entity that exists within his own consciousness. The film uses the same, limited physical space to weave its story, further exhibiting an economical employment of the resources available at hand, with the sole performance evidencing devotion and sincerity to bring the character to life.
 Albeit a few rough edges, which can easily be smoothened out in future projects by the lean, but committed cast and crew, the overall result is one marked by a dedicated endeavor of sharing the story while, at the same time, making a well-intentioned comment about someone who might battle the said disorder.

Mirror Mirror | Short Film Nominee

The film aims to share the story of a man with Dissociative Personality Disorder. It offers a portrayal of the manner in which it affects the lives of those around him, particularly his sister Jessica who has quit her job to take care of him. The entirety of the plot is constituted by one night when their friends, as well as Jimmy's doctor, are all meeting to discuss his condition. As the various layers unfold, we are introduced to more dynamics that are already at play within the group - from hidden attractions to disagreements about medical opinions. The film invokes them all to familiarize the viewer further with the characters. At the end of it all, awaits an unexpected turn that makes one pause and then comprehend everything in a new light. The film is an attempt to bring to life all of these issues and concerns, but it would have been able to communicate its message better with a more seamless edit. Despite being a product of limited resources, it should on the whole be appreciated simply as an endeavor to weave together its story and intentions.

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