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The 2020 LA Shorts International Film Festival will stream online from October 1 to October 31.
One of the short films selected at this year’s festival is Michal, shot by London-based Malaysian cinematographer Darius Shu.
LA Shorts is accredited by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, which means the short film qualifies for the Oscar Short Film category.
According to Shu, Michal it was also officially selected at the Manhattan Film Festival and the Miami Short Film Festival.
He said by email: “We premiered the film on YouTube on September 16 and received rave reviews and responses from the public.
“I would like to share the film with my fellow Malaysians and raise awareness of dyslexia in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.”
The film, directed by Yewweng Ho, is based on a true story about a seven-year-old boy who is diagnosed with dyslexia. Unfortunately, his teachers cannot help him. So his mother decides to do everything she can to make sure her son is not left behind.
Shu wrote: “Michal aims to raise awareness about dyslexia and create change in the educational system for children struggling with dyslexia.
“It is an important story to be told and shared, as one in five children suffers from dyslexia and not only are they failing them, but they are being harmed (without the proper help).
“People assume that dyslexia is being addressed, but in reality it is not. By watching the movie, people will understand the problem we are facing. “
Check out the short below.
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