Sylvia

This is one of the best short films out there. It tells a story of love, loss and tragedy in the most poetic of ways. The acting from lead Jolie Lennon is profound, quiet and utterly brilliant where the cinematography and visuals lend itself to the story in ways some short films tend to miss.

This short does not shove the emotion of the tale down your throat, rather it lets the story unfold in a stunning and ultimately phenomenal way.

Sylvia was shown in Attleboro, MA. I viewed it in the company of friends.

The lessons are legion, but I carry with me one major take-away: The love we are fortunate enough to experience in this brief life is entirely durable as long as we breath -- and this can be both a blessing and a haunting, often simultaneously.

The unfolding is startling; the story is told going forward but later one is forced to look back over all that preceded the ending for full understanding. Masterful.

The material could have been handled in a sugary manner. It was anything but saccharine.The expertise of all involved meant I was taken completely by surprise at the conclusion and was left completely gobsmacked emotionally.

I immediately thought, as a avid film viewer, this one is Oscar-worthy.

Sylvia is one of those short films that sticks with you long after watching. The excellent production value and writing delivers a brilliantly subtle interpolation into the journey that packs an emotional punch!

I won't give anything else away other than that this film is a sheer delight. A great achievement for both cast and crew.

Sylvia packs a punch. The acting was incredible, the storyline is so powerful it takes you on a complete emotional rollercoaster. I laughed, I cried and then I cried some more. The cinematograpraphy and grade are beautiful. A must watch!

A delicate and emotionally touching piece. A beautiful debut which hopefully spawns some well deserved careers.