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Title: A Ghost’s Journey
Runtime: 7 min
Country: Canada
Director: Isabelle Gascon
Placement: Honorable Mention
Competition: September, 2025
Synopsis: Eleanor Smith, a timid 15-year-old ghost, longs to transition like her friends but must first spook two visitors before the annual ghost journey. Struggling with self-doubt and failure, she fears being left behind. With time running out, she discovers that fear isn’t about force, it’s about surprise.