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Bright Sparks

Title:	Bright Sparks
Category:	Narrative Short Films, Educational / Informational Films
Genre:	child loss, relationships, home loss, mental health, grief
Running Time:	24 minutes
Country:	Jamaica
Year:	2025
Language:	English

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Synopsis:

The film follows a family relocating two years after their son’s death, enveloped in grief.

Leaving their memory-filled home proves as devastating as the loss itself. Inspired by a friend’s tragedy, it urges Jamaican social workers to confront silent grief and encourages conversations about loss, healing, release, and continuing life.

Credits:

Lesley-Ann Wanliss
Director

Lesley-Ann Wanliss
Writer

Tashara-Lee Johnson
Producer

Saeed Thomas
Producer

Darian Reid
Key Cast
"Anthony"

Quera South
Key Cast
"June/Warisha"

Sekai Smart-Macaulay
Key Cast
"Anthwaine "

Gabriel Haye
Key Cast
"Anwar"

Everaldo Creary
Key Cast
"Chris"

Chris Browne
Director of Photography
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