Shredded

'Shredded', written by Makayla McIntosh and Adam Michael, is a refreshing and heartfelt film that expertly blends humour, emotional depth, and personal growth. A character driven narrative that is both empowering and relatable. The wonderfully crafted dialogue and strong performances from the cast make each moment feel authentic and truly relatable. Visually vibrant and emotionally resonant, 'Shredded' captures the journey of self-acceptance, friendship, resilience, the pursuit of happiness and courage with warmth and insight, leaving audiences feeling inspired and uplifted. A true triumph in indie filmmaking.

You might be surprised by some of the things you learn in this film. It's clear that the filmmakers worked with care and respect for their subject and the folks involved. The film deals with how different people deal with trauma and cope with hard experiences. The conversations the characters feel real-- which might sound obvious, but some dialogue in other films doesn't feel realistic. The conversations are meaningful and thoughtful. These characters feel like people you could meet in your own life. Beautifully shot-- in particular, the scenes on the beach and in the water are pretty amazing.

This is an emotional story of two people carrying the weight of the traumatic events in their lives. There isn't a soul on the planet that can't relate to the experience of the characters in this film.

As Riley and Logan journey through their pain, you will find yourself reflecting on your own experiences in life. We all put up walls of defense at some point in our lives and the story does a great job of connecting the audience with the raw emotion that this can cause.

I could see this film rolling into a sequel or series because their are several storylines that could be explored even deeper.

SHREDDED is a compelling drama that reminds us of the fundamental healing power of shared experiences and the blessings of unexpected friendship.

A honest portrayal of interpersonal relationships in this digital world, where a cup of coffee and persistence can prevail.

A story of personal victory, courage and letting go of all you once believed. Showing a path forward from personal trauma and finding hope when you thought yourself empty.

Breathing each breath, feeling each emotion, then exhaling to let them be freed. SHREDDED is an engaging film that allows the viewer to participate in the climax of bare emotions.

I am not a "cryer"; I cried - So good!

This film truly moved me and brought me to tears. It's rare to see a film that has such heart and humanity, while not steering away from being honest about the rocky road towards healing, both of body, mind and spirit. The directing, acting performances and writing were grounded and real- and the genuine connection between the leads really made me think about how connected we all are to one another, and that it's through relationship and supporting each other that we can thrive. Also, the film was beautifully shot! It's a heartfelt and moving story that I highly recommend, and one i won't forget.