Director: Michaela A. Ternasky-Holland

Film: Thank you, mom

Bio: In “Thank you, mom” a narrative short film, the audience peers into the life story of a woman through a series of journal entries. Each entry captures a pivotal moment, as she grows up in the wake of her father’s death and her mother’s effort to rebuild their lives. As she navigates the emotional landscape of grief, abandonment, and admission, her words come to life and create scenes shaped by both sorrow and hope. From the innocence of childhood to the complexities of adulthood, the film poignantly explores themes of family trauma and self-healing.

Michaela A. Ternasky-Holland is a Peabody-nominated and Emmy award-winning director who specializes in creating socially impactful stories using immersive and interactive technology. As a recent nominee for the Producers Guild of America’s Innovation Award, she is also a consultant, speaker, and thought leader, who has been recognized as one of the 100 Original Voices of XR and listed as one of Blooloop’s 50 Immersive Influencers.

e where through careful curation new visions can be realized.