My Home Unknown

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Feature • Run Time 90 mins

Written and Directed By Yaz Canli

Synopsis

After "Mina", a gifted artist experiencing homelessness, loses the last thing she loves, her adorable dog "Burrito," she is forced to battle through the downward spiraling journey of a mental health crisis to find HOME. Lost between fragments of her Muslim past and harsh realities of her present—from substance abuse and the loss of faith to abusive voices in her head—Mina must find a way to reconcile with deep grief and accept the kindness of others so she can start life anew. A raw and unflinching story of mental illness, life on the streets and the courage it takes to accept help.

Awards

  • Winner

    • Best North American Feature, Female Eye Film Festival, Toronto

  • Nominations

    • Honorary Mention, London Director Awards

    • Panavision Award Nomination for Outstanding Feature Film

    • Nomination Outstanding Writing, The Micheaux Film Festival, LA

    • Nomination Outstanding Directing, The Micheaux Film Festival, LA

    • Nomination Outstanding Actress, The Micheaux Film Festival, LA

    • Nomination Best Feature, Pasadena Film Festival

    • Nomination Best Director, Pasadena Film Festival

    • Nomination Best Actress, Pasadena Film Festival

Testimonials

 

"What a terrific job writing and directing - cinematography, editing and all the actors! Very very well done."




- Bobby Moresco, Oscar® Winner ("Crash")

 

"This not only has a great message but is beautifully acted and gorgeously lensed. Given the budget and small cast, Canli's drama is nothing short of notable and moving."



- Andrew Stover, FilmThreat

 

"A groundbreaking narrative feature film, shot entirely on location in Los Angeles ... 'My Home Unknown' is not just a film, it is a movement. It challenges us to look beyond the surface and connect with the humanity of those struggling with homelessness and mental health issues."

- Devan Leos, LA Weekly

 

"My Home Unknown promises to offer viewers an unforgettable cinematic experience while simultaneously shining a spotlight on the pressing issue of homelessness."



- Eric Frost, Film Daily

 

"These stories need to be heard and seen by more people in our world so that there can be more understanding, compassion, and empathy toward our friends and neighbors experiencing homelessness and all the trauma that comes with it."

- Michelle Charime, LMFT, Senior Clinical Social Worker, Downtown Women's Center

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