Our Best Short Film winner will receive our custom Global Shorts statuette which we ship anywhere in the world, free of charge. The award is manufactured by Society Awards, the same awards company that manufactures the Golden Globe and the Emmy. All winners will receive our Global Shorts Winner laurels in black, white, and gold.
GS: What was the inspiration for your film?
HW: Having experienced many issues if being adopted, I strongly felt compelled to raise awareness on adoption issues through the voices of other adoptees and professionals who work directly with adopted people.
GS: When did you conceive the idea for your film and how long did it take before it was realized?
HW: We were running an adoptee getaway and decided to incorporate the documentary as part of it. The whole documentary took 12 months.
GS: What was the most challenging aspect of working in a short film format?
HW: Really keeping the content pointed and tight. There was so much information and so many stories. A lot of it ended on the cutting room floor.
GS: What was the most challenging aspect of your production?
HW: Due to the haste of putting it together, the edit was the most challenging. It was my first documentary and not planned out. Great learning curve!
GS: Do you have any advice for first-time filmmakers?
HW: Definitely plan. Get a tight, compelling message. Research ways to construct a documentary. What do you want to say and how?