Anna Akana’s Newest Short Film Is Her Most Ambitious One Yet

Last year, Anna Akana wowed her fans with a series of shorts that ranged from psychological drama to horror to comedy. 2015 has brought more of Akana’s scintillating films, and her latest work is her biggest undertaking thus far. She has released “Loose Ends,” a 23-minute video shot in a Blair Witch-esque found footage style.

“Loose Ends” follows a filmmaker named Alex (Akana) who is documenting the post-college life of her friend Maddie (Amy Holt). The film covers a broad range of topics, with mental illness and the coming-of-age hurdles faced by Millennials serving as the two most common themes. As it goes on, “Loose Ends” gets progressively darker, leading up to a grim conclusion.

As with Akana’s other short films, “Loose Ends” is brimming with talent. Dylan Meyer, the daughter of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan director Nichloas Meyer, wrote the script. In front of the camera, both Akana and Melissa Hunter (who co-stars as Alex and Maddie’s third roommate) are coming off major roles in digital pilots released by NBC.

Over the past year-and-a-half, Akana’s short films have shown her growth as a filmmaker. “Loose Ends” is easily the most ambitious project she’s distributed on her YouTube channel. If you’re at all a fan of her work, you should check it out.