Voices Unlocked Ep. 5 | Film Festival Adventures & Parental Incarceration Stories

Email us at [email protected] In episode 5 of Voices Unlocked, Liv and Lorna share their whirlwind trip to the USA after their short drama film That Girl, about a girl growing up with a mother in prison, was selected for the Idyllwild film festival in California. They recount the chaotic travel and arriving in snowy mountains with only summer clothes, meeting supportive festival friends like Nicole, and the emotional experience of watching the film with audiences and receiving heartfelt feedback. The team won three awards, including best editing, a narrative award, and the overall Festival Director’s Choice Award, and Liv describes how meaningful it was to hear pride from her mum as they rebuild their relationship. They end by encouraging young people affected by parental imprisonment that they are not defined by stigma and can achieve their goals.00:00 Disclaimer00:34 Episode Intro and Thanks00:48 Palm Springs Mix Up02:09 Why We Went03:16 Last Minute Travel Chaos04:22 Cabin Life and Roast Dinner05:56 Sharing Our Stories07:14 Awards and Impact11:23 Family Call and Voice Note13:14 Rebuilding With Mum18:22 Bigger Message for Kids20:42 Media Stigma and Future Topics22:41 Gratitude and Goodbye