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Title: Last Dance
Runtime: 17 min
Country: USA
Director: Emmy Okinaka
Placement: Award of Merit
Competition: September, 2025
Synopsis: Aria, a high-strung teenage dancer, has been preparing for her final performance for months, eagerly anticipating a solo she’s dreamed of since childhood. However, her strict dance teacher removes her solo on the day of the show. Devastated and feeling betrayed, Aria struggles with her sense of self-worth, questioning the teacher’s motives. She attempts multiple ways to regain her solo, pushing herself to new limits and confronting hidden insecurities. As the performance draws near, Aria makes one last attempt to prove herself, facing a pivotal decision that will challenge everything she’s worked for.