VICTORIA DUNCAN

Longline

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In a dystopian society where music is outlawed, a child spy is forced to choose between obeying the rules and following her heart.

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Director's Statement

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As a long-time history buff and lover of dystopian fiction, I've always been intrigued by the sociology of group mentality-- when people conform to what their community encourages rather than pursuing their truth. Where and when you are born is so arbitrary, yet can determine your entire destiny.

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How sad that one's potential is limited by what society

accepts, yet the "norm" varies drastically around the world.

What are these rules and why do we need to follow them?

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This film serves as an allegory for those born where they don't fit.

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Universally, these people face the ultimate choice:

 

Conform for survival while betraying their true selves,

or pursue happiness at the risk of rejection or even death.

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I hope after watching this film, viewers can look at their own communities with a more critical eye and a greater empathy

towards those who go against the grain.

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Awards:

Best Drama - Gold Star Film Festival 2018
Best LGBTQ+ Short - Lady Filmmakers Film Festival 2018
Editing Commendation - First Run Film Festival 2018
Top 10 Voted Films - New York Lift-Off Online Film Festival 2018

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