Short Film: Glad You're Here

Glad You’re Here is a deeply personal and powerful autobiographical short that explores 19 years of the filmmaker’s life, unfolding a traumatic story with transparency and emotional depth. The film addresses spousal abuse and its devastating impact while offering a message of resilience and the possibility of starting anew. Through striking imagery and careful storytelling, Lisa Kannakko takes viewers on a journey of crisis, survival, and healing. By capturing her personal experience, Lisa creates a legacy of strength for her daughter, showcasing how stories of pain can transform into powerful narratives of hope.

Awards

  • Gold Medal – UK Short Film Festival 2020
  • Best Short – Independent Shorts Awards 2020
  • Best Editing – Independent Shorts Awards 2020
  • Best Cinematography – Canadian Cinematography Awards 2020
  • Best First-Time Director Female – Indie Short Fest 2020
  • Best Documentary Short – IndieX Film Fest 2020
  • Official Selection

  • Montreal Independent Film Festival 2020
  • St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival 2020
  • Tallgrass Film Festival 2020
  • Shorts That Are Not Pants 2020
  • Female Feedback Film Festival 2020
  • WildSound Festival 2020
  • Using Format