2026 Official Selection: Short Film – Arthouse/Experimental
Program 18 – Inspiring Spotlight · Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 3:15 PM
- Director(s): Bridget Avildsen
- Writer(s): Bridget Avildsen
- Producer(s): Bridget Avildsen, Jared Ashkar
- Key Cast: Bridget Avildsen, Ignacio Navarro, Danielle Power, Sean James, Serafin Canizares Jr., Billy Vera
Language: English
Runtime: 5m
Country: United States
Synopsis: In a world that feels increasingly heavy, a young woman continues forward through moments of darkness, doubt, and fleeting beauty. As shadows and light quietly intertwine around her, small sparks of hope begin to emerge in unexpected places. Despite It All is a haunting yet hopeful reflection on perseverance and the quiet courage it takes to keep moving forward.