Crazy8’s has been organizing 8-day filmmaking challenges since 1999. Those filmmakers selected after a successful pitch are given 8 days to produce a short. On 20April2024 all 6 selected finalists present their short in Vancouver followed by a gala evening.
In “What are supposed to do with your hands?” anxiety ridden and later in life diagnosed with autism Kendra (Megan Toner) wringing her hands for 55 seconds before entering the house of her friend Olivia (Princess Davis) for a Christmas party. Paralyzed by fear an imaginary harpy has Kendra controlled by puppet strings for what she should be doing to socially “fit in”. Kendra has a fixation with chicken fingers and the harpy force feeds her so she can eat “like an adult” and she violently reacts to coriander. In great psychological discomfort Kendra makes the choice to be comfortable with herself and returns home to stare at a lava lamp. If you find this sad perhaps you have missed the point of this short.
A sparkling performance from Princess Davis oozing with charm and vivacity. A short but dazzling appearance. Move over Zenyada. Time for a major role for Davis.
Directed and written by Larissa Thompson.
RKS 2024 Film Rating 89/100.
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