“Defiant. Aggressive. Failure to progress.” Those were the words written on Isaiah’s file — the labels that shaped his childhood. But behind every label, there’s a story waiting to be heard.

HURT follows Isaiah, a boy navigating the cycles of the foster system, isolation, and survival, until a therapist challenges the only identity he’s ever known. What begins as resistance unfolds into revelation: that even pain can be a sign of progress.

Through striking performances and grounded storytelling, HURT shines a light on how trauma, mislabeling, and resilience intersect in the lives of youth searching for belonging.

🏆 Winner: Best Narrative Short — LA Film Awards
🎥 Produced by Round 7 Productions