‘I’M STILL HERE’ SHORT FILM
To cope with the loss of her sister, Avanya impersonates her in an effort to keep her spirit alive, becoming lost in the reality of who she truly is.
Premiered as a finalist at Tropfest 2026.
starring:
Blessie Jemimah as Avanya
Tyra Catlledge as Amber
Catho D’Souza as Evie
Audrey D’Souza as Mum
Selwyn D’Souza as Dad
Jacob Katafono as Nate
Tchaan Wilson-Townsend as Remi
Lachlan Mitrovich as Sesh Extra
producer/ad. Raeanne Chami
director/writer/editer. Catho D’Souza
dop. Callum Duddington
1st ac. Ralph Villegas
2nd ac. Luke O’Donnell
steadicam. Nick Severino
gaffer. Will Bush
continuity. Keira Baker and Tyra Cartledge
production design. Annika Kumar
art assist. Bea Mcguire
art dept graphic designer. Alessia Pugliese
costume design/stylist. Vanessa Gray
hmua. Savannah Tice
sound recordist. Marius Marais and Jerome Reinoso
sound designer./foley/additional music/mix. Caleb Jacobs
online editor. Jarad Travers
music by. Barley Passable
colourist. Jason Rasyid
graphic design/poster. Studio Two