2026 Official Selection: Arthouse/Experimental – Short
In this Surrealist cinema poem, a woman processes the waves of grief and finds solace in becoming one with her art.
- Director(s): CK Thornton
- Writer(s): CK Thornton
- Producer(s): CK Thornton
- Key Cast: Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz
- Editor(s): Stephanie Williams
- Cinematographer(s): Geffen Shichor
- Production Designer(s): Julia Vela; Shirley Guo
- Sound Designer(s): WA Reeves
- Composer(s): Nick Shadel
Runtime: 12m
Country: United States
Synopsis: CHICKEN SALAD is a surrealist film exploring grief and the raw and chaotic emotions of heartbreak through dreamlike, thought-provoking visuals. The act of art becomes a vehicle for our subject’s healing; she merges with her creations, blending her artwork into reality. "Chicken Salad" ultimately showcases how art provides a path to expression, acceptance and love in the face of profound loss.
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Source: FILA