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Format
Documentary
Year
2018
Technical details:
Shot & Edited by: Magali Gauthier
English - Canada - color - 6 min.
Short film details:
Directed by: Meeshelle Neal
Written by: Tracy Varju
Produced by: Tracy Varju, Judit Varju and Sean Bygrave
Cast: Tracy Varju, Taylor Hastings
Short synopsis
A woman's thoughts become obsessive, dark, and all-consuming, threatening to overtake her unless she can find a way to accept them... and herself.
docu synopsis
Discover the making of ‘Check’ through an intimate, behind‑the‑scenes journey told through the character’s lens, from first spark to final cut, revealing the creative risks, quiet struggles, and small triumphs that shaped the film.
While traditional behind-the-scenes content focuses on technical feats, this project prioritizes the human-centered narrative. It explores the psychological toll and triumph of independent directors and producers as they manifest their vision against the backdrop of limited resources. The camera acts as a silent witness to the quiet moments of doubt and the explosive breakthroughs of artistic clarity.
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Honorable Awards & Accolades
2018 Best Short Form
Covellite Award
Note: This award recognizes the short film, not the documentary.
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