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Title: A Modest Proposal on Parenthood
Runtime: 5 min
Country: USA
Director: Ed Shiers
Placement: Honorable Mention
Competition: September, 2024
Synopsis: In a dystopian alternative reality, the right to parenthood is regulated by the government through a Paternity License Exam, a process that requires both biological contribution and an intelligence test. Tommy, a confident yet underprepared applicant, embarks on this bureaucratic journey with the support of his eager wife, Victoria. As they navigate the convoluted system—from submitting a sample at the Department of Paternity Licensing and Familial Regulation to undergoing vasectomy reversal surgery and preparing for the intelligence exam—the couple faces the challenges of this invasive process together. Does Tommy possess the intellectual prowess to pass the exam and fulfill their dream of starting a family?
