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'Scars' is a Canadian short documentary film, directed by Alex Anna and released in 2020.[Madison Fitzpatrick, [https://www.680news.com/2020/10/08/canadian-filmmaker-tackles-self-harm-and-mental-health-stereotypes-in-new-short-film/ "Canadian filmmaker tackles issues surrounding self-harm in new short film"]. 680 News, October 8, 2020.] Blending live action with animation, the film explores Anna's own mental health history by documenting the scars resulting from her own history of self-harm.[Andrew Parker, [https://www.thegate.ca/film/044361/a-look-at-short-cuts-programme-05-tiff-2020/ "A Look at Short Cuts Programme 05 | TIFF 2020"]. 'TheGATE.ca', September 14, 2020.]
The film premiered at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.[Marilla Steuter-Martin, [https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-filmmaker-creates-short-film-about-self-harm-1.5722147 "Montreal filmmaker premieres short film at TIFF based on her struggles with self-harm"]. CBC News Montreal, September 13, 2020.]
The film was named to TIFF's year-end Canada's Top Ten list for short films.[Victoria Ahearn, [https://www.squamishchief.com/toronto-international-film-festival-releases-top-ten-lists-for-2020-1.24252475 "Toronto International Film Festival releases Top Ten lists for 2020"]. 'Squamish Chief', December 9, 2020.]
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