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June 18, 2020 - Los Angeles
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Brighton Films' inaugural short film "The Veil" won five (5) awards at the Independent Shorts Awards including an award for Best Drama. 

"The Veil" is the story of a forensic psychologist who takes solace in uncovering one patient's account of his past. The closer she gets to his truth, the further she dives into confronting her own, but every exchange comes with a price - one she must decide whether or not to pay. "The Veil" stars Heather Hentila, Vanessa Silva, Devin Wade & Lance Trezona.

In addition to the Best Drama Silver Award win, "The Veil" won two (2) Platinum Awards - Best Actress (Heather Hentila), Best Supporting Actress (Vanessa Silva); a Gold Award -  Best Director (Vanessa Silva); and a Silver Award for Best Acting Ensemble.

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THE VEIL
​​Film   |   Drama   |   Run-time 39 minutes

In the wake of a shocking revelation, a forensic psychologist struggles to help a patient after uncovering the accounts of his past. The further she dives into his truth, the higher the veil lifts on her own. But every exchange comes with a price - one she must decide whether or not to pay.

Equal parts psychological drama and mystery, THE VEIL is a tense culmination of unraveling the past without losing grip on the future. THE VEIL is written and directed by Vanessa Silva, with story by Vanessa Silva & Heather Hentila ("Probable Cause") and produced by Brighton Films in association with Footlight Studios.

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