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XIETY explores the ways anxiety may feel for those who suffer from it through a visual journey in Val’s mind- XIETY. Val struggles to stay mentally present during a night out with friends. What may seem like a simple, fun, and relaxing night for others is physical and mental torture for Val.

Carlos, an award-winning director, lead editor, and sound designer, co-owns CutFocus in Walnut Creek, CA. Karen Torres, a Latin Bay Area actor and director, collaborated with Carlos on XIETY, her first micro-short, exploring anxiety disorder.