Tormented
Attempting to continue to hide the struggles of his tormented home life, a teenage boy unexpectedly builds a bond with his new outcast of a neighbor, for all the wrong reasons.
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"There are films that move you, and then there are films that reach inside your chest and stay there. Tormented, the new animated short by Liz Lugo, is one of those rare works that blends artistry, empathy, and emotional truth with near-flawless craftsmanship. From the very first frame, it's clear that Lugo understands the power of visual storytelling. The film's hybrid use of black-and-white and color serves not just as a stylistic choice but as a metaphor for mental health itself - the battle between despair and the glimmers of hope that persist within us. Lugo uses the transition ..."
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Writer / Director Liz Lugo was a submitter to the Various Artists independent Film Festival (VAiFF) where after submitting her project "Run. Hide. Pray" she was awarded the festival's short film production grant.
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Attempting to continue to hide the struggles of his tormented home life, a teenage boy unexpectedly builds a bond with his new outcast of a neighbor, for all the wrong reasons.