About This Film
Groundbreaker Winner
FilmSlam®
Festival Year: 2025
Run Time: 5 Minutes
Film Type: Short
Animated: No
Countr(ies): USA
Language: English
English Subtitles: No
Captions: None
Film Overview
A young NIL student-athlete, David, grapples with anxiety, identity, and survivor’s guilt, as he navigates the hidden costs of success. Through a symbolic therapy session, the film reveals the mental strain of balancing opportunity with overwhelming pressure.
Cast & Crew
Directed By
Jay Richardson
Produced By
Randy Baptista, Jay Richardson
Screenwriting
Jay Richardson
Cinematographers
Mike Long, Collin Welch
Editors
Ben Moore, Michael Rothermel
Principal Cast
Antwone Barnes, Travoye Joyner, Steven Hart