A Dancer's Story

2025
Writer/Director

Bardia Samia

Starring

Melody Summer Williams

LOGLINE

Following a dancer’s injury that sidelines her career, this short documentary tracks her path to recovery and self-discovery. As she faces physical and emotional hurdles, she reevaluates her connection to dance, ultimately finding new purpose beyond the stage.

A Dancer's Story

2025
Writer/Director

Bardia Samia

Starring

Melody Summer Williams

LOGLINE

Following a dancer’s injury that sidelines her career, this short documentary tracks her path to recovery and self-discovery. As she faces physical and emotional hurdles, she reevaluates her connection to dance, ultimately finding new purpose beyond the stage.

A Dancer's Story

2025
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Choreography

Melody Summer Williams

Cinematographer/Editor

Bardia Samia

GENRE

Documentary

RUN TIME

:07

RELEASE DATE

05.02.2025

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PAST SCREENINGS

Official Selection, Cinequest Film Festival

Best Documentary Award, Indie Short Film Festival

Judges Choice Award, Chabot Short Film Festival

Audience Choice Award, Chabot Short Film Festival

Marquee Award, Chabot Short Film Festival

Official Selection, SJ Film Collective

Official Selection, New York Istanbul Short Film Festival

Official Selection, Bay Area & Sacramento Short Films Festival

Official Selection, New York Lift-Off Film Festival