A dialogue free student short film that centers around the mental health of today's youth. The film tells the story of 'Michael' a twenty year old recent college drop-out and his mental health struggles. The film is set over two different days in his life; the first when Michael was still in college and the second where Michael heads to the beach in search of some 'Refuge
Dara O'Shaughnessy
Michael
A dialogue free student short film that centers around the mental health of today's youth. The film tells the story of 'Michael' a twenty year old recent college drop-out and his mental health struggles. The film is set over two different days in his life; the first when Michael was still in college and the second where Michael heads to the beach in search of some 'Refuge
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