Act of Valor
An unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking, Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEAL...
In this darkly comedic and deeply human short film, director Andrew Schilling explores the overwhelming weight of modern emotional life through the story of a young person struggling to contain their feelings—literally. The narrative centers on a protagonist who experiences emotions so intensely that they manifest as a physical, almost monstrous presence, threatening to consume their everyday existence. As they navigate awkward social encounters, strained relationships, and the pressure to appear "normal," the film follows their desperate attempts to suppress what rages inside. Featuring a compelling cast including Hunter Termine, Brielle Klemonski, and Henri Douvry, the story unfolds as a poignant and often humorous examination of vulnerability and self-acceptance. Blending surreal visual metaphors with raw, relatable performances, Bigfeels is a resonant and inventive short that captures the universal struggle of learning to live with—rather than against—our most chaotic inner truths.