I’m Just Trying to Help

A young woman seeking a novelty treatment for her mental illness finds herself in a fight for survival against an eerily cheerful AI avatar and the doctor who created her.
Writer: Linda Paola Varela
Producer: Sean-David Ta
Cinematographer: Linda Paola Varela
Production Designer: Linda Paola Varela & Elsa Sanchez-Varela
Editor: Linda Paola Varela
Cast: Adriana Acedo Campillo, Michael Laverde, Allie Cincera, Callie Hutchison, Ariel Cheng

Linda Paola Varela

Linda Paola Varela is a student at the University of Arizona, where she is pursuing her degree in Film & Television and minors in Psychology and Theatre Arts. Originally from Cananea, Mexico, she wants to use her skills to create content that deals with topics relevant to her identities as a Latina woman, an immigrant, and an artist. She especially enjoys making work that is lyrical and experimental and collaborating with others. When she is not in school or working on film or theater productions, you can find her at home watching YouTube clips of reality shows while cuddling with her dog, Loki.

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