THE STORY
Let go
Award Winning Short Film
A powerful short film about justice, survival, and the cost of silence.
Let Go is a gripping, emotionally charged short film exploring the intimate consequences of social injustice. Through a character-driven narrative and evocative visual storytelling, the film confronts themes of vulnerability, power, and the internal conflict between loyalty and self-preservation.
At the heart of Let Go is a young woman forced to reckon with a moment that will alter her life forever. Caught between emotional survival and the demands of a system built to overlook her, she must navigate fear, truth, and the courage required to break free.
The film captures:
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The psychological weight of injustice
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The emotional ripple effects of trauma
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The strength required to choose oneself
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The silent struggles women often carry alone
Awards & Festival Recognition
Let Go has been honored internationally for its emotional impact, cinematic style, and social resonance.
AWARDS
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
Winner
Independent Shorts Awards
Winner
Vegas Movie Awards
Winner
FINALIST / SEMI-FINALIST
Canadian Cinematography Awards (CACA)
Finalist
Equality International Film Festival
Semi-Finalist
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
- Cannes-affiliated screenings
- Paris International Film Festival
- Venice Film Week
- Amsterdam Independent Film Festival
- LA Women in Film Festival
- LA Black Film Festival
- Kalakari Film Festival
These selections reflect the film’s global resonance and the universal themes that define True Self Films’ storytelling.
Why This Film Matters
Let Go showcases the artistic and emotional foundation of True Self Films:
- Strong performances rooted in truth
- Cinematic direction with visual depth
- Socially conscious storytelling
- Female-centered emotional narratives
- Global festival appeal
The film serves as a calling card for the level of sincerity, visual quality,
and character-driven storytelling TSF brings to every project.
About True Self Films
Let Go marked the beginning of True Self Films’ presence on the international festival circuit. The film helped establish TSF as a women-led, minority-owned studio committed to storytelling that sparks conversation and inspires change.
