My Life Stopped at 15

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My Life Stopped at 15 is a story about a woman healing from sexual abuse and trying not to let the past consume her.

Creative Team

Directed by Nicole Mejia
Producer: Ahmad Alerwi

Production Design: Xiyu Lin
Cinematographer: Seth MacMillan

Awards:

Winner — The ASC Student Heritage Award for Cinematography in a Graduate Film, 2022

Official Selection — EnergaCAMERIMAGE 2022, Student Etudes

Winner — Best Film & Best Actress, Official Latino Film Festival, 2022

Official Selection — Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (2022)

Official Selection — Dance with Films Festival (2022)

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Process (Location before & after)

Poster