Whittaker's film "Catching Fireflies" has taken 12 awards including Best Artistic Vision, Best Actress, Best Original Score, Best Short Film and an International Audience Award. Catching Fireflies is a magically whimsical film by Lee Whitaker, about a young girl attempting to escape the misfortunes of living on the streets of Skid Row Los Angeles through the power of her mystical imagination; while simultaneously trying to protect the bond with her addict mother. Learn more about the film by visiting http://www.catchingfirefliesfilm.com/
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