A short story about how young love can take away all that you love most.

Directed by

Kaiya Soleil

Joy Brown

Third Place

2026

12:10 mins

United States of America

In Competition

Third Place

2026

Never lose yourself or the people who truly care about you for someone who may not stay. Real love doesn’t ask you to give up everything else.

Directors
Kaiya Soliel
Joy Brown

Writer
Kaiya Soliel

Editor
Joy Brown

Sound Director
Jediah Head

Producer
Jediah Head

Cinematography & Storyboard
Javier Williams

Cast
Jahzira Watkins — Zion
Emery Rossiter — Hope
Joy Marie Brown — Brianna
Malachi Bolds II — Malachi

A short story about how young love can take away all that you love most.

About
Joy Brown

Joy Brown is a passionate young filmmaker who is a student at Jackson-Reed High School. She began her journey into the film world at the age of 11. Joy loves everything in media and production. Whether she is a cameraperson or an editor, it’s all around a fun experience. She aspires to make many films, no matter the category, as long as it includes a camera and an idea. Joy is all for it!