When their mother falls into a coma, 19-year-old Dakota becomes guardian to her bullied, ADHD-stricken brother. As responsibility consumes her youth, she must decide who she is beyond survival.

Burdened

2026, Short Film, Drama/Coming-of-age
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IN ASSOCIATION WITH ARTMANIA FILMS

Directed By

Conor Forrest

Produced By

Devon C. Codrington, Paul Persic, Käroli Grenman

Starring

Laura Afelskie, Jack Greig, Dalia Yegavian, Kelly Fanson, Suzanne Miller, Ryan Bannon, Ellie O’Brien, Logan Nicholson

Festivals

2026 Catalina Film Festival
2026 Forest City Film Festival

Executive Producers

Arteen Khalatbari, Ryan Bannon, Christopher Forrest, Conor Forrest, Sandra Landolt, Alex Melichar

Produced with the participation of

Ontario Arts Council

National Film Board of Canada