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Creative Writing MFA Student Sydney Thier’s "True Love Stays" Wins Best Narrative Short Film!
- Friday, October 25th, 2024
Third-year Creative Writing MFA Sydney Thier's short film, True Love Stays, won the Best Narrative Short Film award at the 3rd annual Sky Arts Film Festival last weekend. Filmed in Sydney’s hometown of Harrison, VA, True Love Stays is a dark comedy about a woman spiraling after the death of her dog. The film is partially based on Sydney’s MFA thesis, which she will defend this spring. Of her film Sydney says, "True Love Stays was a work that felt very personal to me and my relationship with my dog, Ava, who has provided a special kind of companionship throughout various stages of my life. In making this film, I wanted to celebrate the short, yet special time we have with our pets, and the lasting impact they leave when they're gone."
The film was also nominated for the Best in Fest award, and Sydney herself was nominated for Best Director and Best Actress.