"Living in Fear," is a masterful and profoundly touching exploration of trauma and prejudice.
I highly recommend watching "Living in Fear" for its articulate expression and sensitive handling of complex themes that continue to resonate deeply in today's global climate." --FilmNet
"A touching and powerful depiction of how prejudice ripples through individuals. Both Assaf and Wilhoite are exceptional. The emotions shared between them draw the audience in, holding them with baited breath as we wait to uncover the full story." -Indi Reviews
“Living in Fear is a striking film, with a heart-wrenching reveal of what is at the core of Cameron’s pain. Engrossing and well-paced.”
-Take2IndieReview
"As the director and writer, Shanian tells this story with a powerful simplicity. He shows how fear quietly grows and takes over, shaping Cameron’s world in ways that feel both extreme and real." -ScreenCritix
“Inescapably embodies the sum of its primary and underlying themes with a deliberately forthright, unapologetically truthful, and indispensable potency that SHOULD cause us as human beings to take account of who we are.” – One Film Fan
"Living in Fear" is a poignant exploration of the human spirit amidst the shadows of prejudice and trauma, set against the backdrop of post-9/11 America.
Living in Fear is qualified for the 98th annual Academy Awards for - Best Live Action Short Film
Cast & Crew
Written, Edited, Produced and Directed by - Kayvon Derak-Shanian
Producer - Oscar Alvarez, Marlee Rodrigues, Christopher Dodge
Executive Producer - David Damian Figueroa
Associate Producer - Julia Garcia
Co-Producer - Jocelyn Barraza, Jack Kaprielian
DP - Ethan Chu
Costume Designer - Laura Gonzalez
Makeup - Mia Zimmerman
AD - Lars Keer
Art Department - Rodrigo Flores, Diego Gudiel
Sound - Tadato Miller, Heng-Te Lung, Megan Ngim
Visual Effects - Fernando Torres Idrovo
Script Superviser - Sarah Heinitz
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