
Great Minds
Three neighbors each navigate a day of rituals and ruminations—until a tense encounter with a suspected car thief outside their apartment building brings their inner worlds together.
Outstanding Achievement Award
Experimental Short
June 2025
Winner (Silver)
Best 1st Time Director
May 2025
Winner
Best 1st Time Director
April 2025
Winner
Best First-Time Female Director
June 2025
Winner (Bronze)
Best Experimental Short
May 2025
Finalist
Best Indie Short
April 2025
Winner
Best Drama
May 2025
Winner
Special Jury Award
May 2025
The making of
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Who made it
The Drama Bookstore, New York.
Three actors, filmmakers, and friends sat munching on late-afternoon pastries, learning that we each have personal connections to OCD. From there, we started to ask questions, and assemble a hive of great minds.
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Why we made it
As filmmakers, we are curious to explore diverse and nuanced manifestations of psychological disorders like OCD.
Through a series of vignettes, this film seeks to resonate with viewers, foster deeper conversations, and challenge stigma.
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How we made it
This film took 14 months to come to life.
After multiple script drafts and edits, crowdfunding, and pre-production, we assembled a dedicated creative team. Filming unfolded over 3.5 summer days in Brooklyn, New York, followed by post-production throughout the fall.
