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Saskatoon filmmaker Spencer Zimmerman might still be learning his craft, but he’s already pushing to give his films a voice beyond the theatre.

Zimmerman’s newest film, EMILY, which he created while in school in British Columbia, will première at the Regina International Film Festival and Awards on Aug. 15. The film is entered in the Student Short Film category, which includes 22 films. Zimmerman is one of only three Canadian entries in the category, and the only student entered in the festival who is listed as being from Saskatchewan.

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“It means a lot,” he said. “I just hope that this film can help someone, anyone, who sees it.”

Zimmerman wants to do more with his movie than enter a prestigious, international-level competition. EMILY explores the dynamic of an abusive relationship through the lens of a couple out on a date when things start to go wrong in public. Hoping to raise awareness about domestic violence, Zimmerman has collaborated with Women’s Shelters Canada to provide something to the public with the release of the film.