The Silent Canary

When troubled Joy forms an unlikely bond with rebellious Kat and discovers who her new friend’s secret boyfriend is, her own past trauma starts to resurface. She’s faced with a difficult choice of either saving her friendship or saving her friend.

Screenings/Awards

  • Cambridge Film Festival 2022
    World Premiere, Official Selection 
  • London International Short Film Festival 2023
    Best Short Feature
  • Female Eye Film Festival (Canadian awards qualifying), Toronto 
    Winner of Best Foreign Short
  • Indie Short Fest 2023, Los Angeles 
    Special Jury Award for Best Short Of The Season, Best Drama Short
  • Toronto Women Film Festival 2023, Canada 
    Best Narrative Short
  • Independent Shorts Awards, Los Angeles  
    Platinum Award for Best Drama Short, Platinum Award for Best Director (Female), Special Jury Award for Best Short Of The Month
  • Annual Independent Shorts Awards, Los Angeles 
    Winner of Best Drama Short and Best Female Director, Nominated for Best Original Story, Best Child Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score
  • New Renaissance Film Festival,  London, UK
    Honourable Mention for Best Drama Short
  • North East International Film Festival 2023, Newcastle Upon Tyne 
    Official Selection
  • Orlando Film Festival
    Official Selection