Film
‘Panacea’
Director: Laiqa Hitt
Director of Photography: Jaren Bunn
Co-Producer: Caroline Sheridan
At five years old, Caroline Sheridan knew she wanted to be a ballerina. Seeing Swan Lake with her Grandmother ignited a passion for classical ballet, and it would continue on to not only dominate her career, but her lifestyle as well. Driven by her love for the art, she persevered through discrimination and hardships in the world of ballet.
As Caroline and her dance company prepare for their upcoming performance, the world stops. A global pandemic strikes, stopping the production. Caroline, however, finds inspiration in the shutdown and discovers how love, passion, and resiliency can overcome all in ‘Panacea’.
Awards:
IMDB’s Independent Shorts Awards: Gold Award Winner for Best Documentary Short
Best Shorts Competition: Award of Merit: Documentary Short
Indie Shorts Fest: Outstanding Achievement Award Best Documentary Short
Kosice International Monthly Film Festival: Best Short Documentary - Best Sound Design
CKF International Film Festival: Best Student Short Film of the Month
IndieX Film Festival: Best Student Documentary Short
Best Films Awards: Student Documentary - Best Student Film Cinematography Award
Hollywood International Golden Age Festival: Best COVID-19 Film
Pure Magic International Film Festival: Best Documentary
BEA Festival of Media Arts: Best of Fest - Best Documentary