Micro Short
Lament
Directed by 
Kayley Atkinson
AFIN 2024 Finalist
- 2024
- 8m
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Australia - English
- M
- Drama
- Fantasy
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Synopsis
A woman in mourning is taken on a journey through her memories to find closure.
Director's Statement
Lament was created throughout the 48 Hour Film Project. This film is proof that when having an amazing cast and crew, that it is possible to form art in a short period of time. Lament was formed from my own personal experience with my own grief. I wanted to share the story that sometimes we don't get to tell the ones we love, that we love them. When losing someone we love, we tend to imagine a world where we do get to say goodbye or regret what we didn't say. I wanted people to know that their not alone throughout that pain, because grief is the price we pay for love and to find the beauty within that.
What makes this one special
- Brisbane PremiereThe filmmaker tells us this is where it happens
- Award-winning elsewhere48 Hour Film Project
- Programmed at 4 other festivals
Also selected at
1 award, 3 nominations across 4 other festivals
- Winner48 Hour Film Project
- Nominee48 Hour Film Project
- Nominee48 Hour Film Project
- Nominee48 Hour Film Project
Recorded by the filmmaker on their entry.
Director's Biography
Kayley Atkinson Director
Kayley Atkinson is a Director, Producer and Writer based in Brisbane, Australia. With a Bachelor's Degree in Film, Kayley continues making film content that creates an experience for the viewer and starts a conversation. Kayley is a storyteller who's goal in life is to tell people's stories through her own unique lens.
Placings
Recognised in this category at AFIN 2024, as announced that season.
- Best Emerging Female Director Finalist