Living in a Frame — Award-Winning Short Film

This short film was created by OnStage, produced by students from Mihai Viteazul National College in Ploiești, and awarded 3rd place at the GOAT Film Festival.

David is a quiet teenager who moves through life on repeat: wake up, hear his parents argue, leave the house unnoticed, go to school, take photos, go home. His camera is his safe place, capturing moments more real than his life. A voice in his head whispers doubts and challenges, pushing him to see beyond the monotony. When a student film competition is announced, he decides to enter. He films his routine, the silence in his room, the voices arguing downstairs, and edits alone at night, turning his sadness and inner dialogue into art. He wins. People praise him, classmates finally notice him, but at home nothing changes. In the end, David remains the same: the same routines, the same obsession with photography and video. Yet, the recognition he receives adds a subtle sense of validation, leaving its impact to each viewer’s interpretation, hinting at hope, vulnerability, or heartbreak.


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