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Onyi Moss Wins Best Script at 2024 Cannes Film Festival TikTokShortFilm Contest

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Nigerian filmmaker Onyi Moss clinched the award of Best Script for her captivating short film, “With Deepest Regrets”. This award secured her €5000 and marked a remarkable journey for Moss. She persevered through setbacks, including rejection from film school and two unsuccessful attempts at the TikTok short film competition.

Reflecting on her journey to success, Moss shared her gratitude on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, via an Instagram post, stating,

Two years ago, I was rejected from film school. Now, my short film has won Best Script at the Cannes Film Festival and is screening in theatres in five cities in France. This was my third time entering the #TikTokShortFilm competition, and I’m glad I didn’t give up on myself.

Moss also took a moment to acknowledge the unwavering support of her husband and her agency, Season25, as well as her dedicated followers,

“With Deepest Regrets” revolves around a young author grappling with inspiration. Her journey turns unexpectedly when she discovers a letter during a solitary stroll, breathing new life into her creative endeavours.

The Cannes Film Festival, renowned for celebrating global cinema, is a prestigious platform for filmmakers worldwide. This year, TikTok, the festival’s official partner, unveiled the winners of its third edition of the TikTok Short Film Competition on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

The competition witnessed a staggering submission of over 70,000 videos spanning 55 countries, with the hashtag #TikTokShortFilm garnering over 2.3 million posts on the TikTok app.

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