Turning a dream into reality is not, as in mainstream motivational cinema, a magic formula involving only total commitment to a cause. On the contrary, this process can be a real psychological torture or a self-destructive act that can permanently alter connections with others. The short film ‘And We’ll Be Okay‘ explores the common struggle of creative young people who grapple with social pressures and self-doubt, often leading to failure. From one point of view, Francesca Escarraga gives us a perspective of shattering sincerity whose stake is precisely the brutal depiction of the aspiring artist who, trying to realize a project, loses themselves. In this case, the decisive battle is not against the outside, against the System, but, on the contrary, against one’s own demons and blockages, which ultimately turn an artist into the greatest enemy of their work. However, beyond the inherent cynicism of such an authentic perspective, the director’s approach is extremely humane since this crisis triggers a series of other emotional catastrophes that the characters must face.
Elliot and Sofia are a young couple of aspiring artists who want to make it in the movie industry. But when Sofia gives up her own ambitions to support her partner, Elliot finds himself in a delicate situation, constantly haunted by the spectre of failure and creative block.
