“Making people feel is the goal of my work. About my film:In The Back of Your Head is a 2D, hand-drawn digital animation about a woman working up the courage to speak at her deceased friend's vigil. Vivid memories haunt the woman as she continuously steps into scenarios that had foreshadowed her friend's death.This film recounts the day I found out about my friend's tragic passing. My friend was a talented filmmaker who had struggled with her mental health. The film reinterprets my actual memories as signs that something was very wrong with my friend's thoughts. I didn't realize she was suffering, and I know now that I should have paid closer attention to those initial concerns. I use broad, painterly brushstrokes to portray the hazy and subjective nature of memories. In contrast, a muted, solid-coloured palette grounds the woman in the present. Countless hours were spent pouring over high school photos in order to remain as honest as possible. Staying faithful to my lived experience took precedence over everything else. In The Back of Your Head offers a discussion on mental health, loss, grief, and healing. My hope is that In The Back of Your Head can emphasize the importance of reaching out to loved ones who are struggling. Let's not wait until it's too late.”