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By Your Side

Directed by Johanna Brinckman
United States
2025
8 mins

By Your Side is a visually-driven film about love, loss, and the invisible thread that keeps us connected to those we’ve lost. Julie’s father taught her many lessons, but nothing could prepare her for losing him. At first, she believes she’s moving through life without him—but a quiet realization shows her the truth: he is still by her side, because she never let him go. With minimal dialogue and a rich tapestry of music and imagery, the film invites audiences to see loss through a new lens—one where love never fades, even in absence.

'By Your Side' is screening with:

I’m Every Woman Shorts Block

In this female-focused program, we’re shining a spotlight on films by and about women, featuring an array of different genres and unique perspectives.

  • Year
    2025
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Premiere Status
    Florida Premiere
  • Director
    Johanna Brinckman
  • Producer
    Jolene Rodriguez
  • Writer
    Johanna Brinckman
  • Cinematographer
    Nick Buckwalter
  • Editor
    Johanna Brinckman
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Theme
    Short, Directed by Women
  • Award
    Miami Int'l Short

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