AWD invites you to watch these in-depth conversations withour Directing Members about their 2025 Oscar-qualified films: Tamika Lamison (Superman Doesn’t Steal), Kelly Pike (Picture Day), Rachel Annette Helson (Good Daughter), Kameishia Wooten (Choices), and Nikila Cole and Ryan Singh (Ray of Hope). Moderated by Jo Light (No Film School and Final Draft).
Loglines and individual interviews below:
SUPERMAN DOESN’T STEAL
FYC: Best Live Action Short
Written and Directed by TAMIKA LAMISON
LOGLINE: Based on true events, “Superman Doesn’t Steal” is a coming of age story, set during the 1970’s Atlanta child murders- as seen through the eyes of 9 year old Harriet and her brother, who are fascinated with superheroes. However, when they experience a troubling series of events- the impact on their family leaves emotional scars and causes them both to grow up fast as they redefine their definitions of heroes, villains and yes- even Superman.
PICTURE DAY
FYC: Best Live Action Short
Written and Directed by KELLY PIKE
Logline: When a tomboy growing up on military bases struggles to fit in at a new school, one small act of rebellion has larger reverberations at home- forcing her to face harsh realities about gender, power, and what it really means to find your place in the world.
GOOD DAUGHTER
FYC: Best Live Action Short
Directed by RACHEL ANNETTE HELSON
Logline: A small-time con artist rips off elderly dementia patients by pretending to be their daughter – until the con catches up with her.
CHOICES
FYC: Best Live Action Short
Written and Directed by KAMEISHIA WOOTEN
Logline: A class clown, nerd, and aspiring prom queen await pregnancy results at their L.A. High School.
RAY OF HOPE
FYC: Best Feature Documentary
Written and Directed by NIKKI COLE and RYAN SINGH
Logline: Rathika Sitsabaiesan, a former Canadian MP, advocates for Eelam Tamils in Canada, citing her own experiences of being surveilled by the government responsible for widespread suffering in Sri Lanka.