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Into Light

Sheona McDonald
2021 | 19 min

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When a child reveals who they truly are on the inside, how does a parent set aside their own expectations to help them become their most authentic self? Sheona McDonald’s documentary captures a season of change as a mother and child navigate the complexities of gender identity together.

Awards and distinctions

  • Best Documentary Short
    Indie Street Film Festival, Red Bank
    2023
  • Special Jury Award for Best Short Documentary Film
    Providence Children's Film Festival, Providence
    2023
  • Best of Festival Award
    Zonta Film Festival, Waterloo
    2022
  • Winning Documentary- International Fragments section.
    International Documentary Film Festival (HYBRID), Mexico City
    2021
  • Jury Prize for Best Short
    Queer Film Festival, Seattle
    2021
  • Documentary Social/Political
    Yorkton Film Festival, Yorkton
    2021
  • Director- Non-fiction
    Yorkton Film Festival, Yorkton
    2021