REVIEWS

Film Threat

“The fun of Millie’s Care Free Day is how it lulls you into a beautiful feeling of hope before it slaps you with reality. Sometimes, we find ourselves living through the same events day after day, and the moment we try to break it, our past comes around to set us back into the cycle of the mundane. Yet, the only way to break that is to confront our past.

With cinematic precision, Michael Licisyn’s Millie’s Care Free Day brings a touching message about resilience in the face of routine. Kathryn Miller’s portrayal of Millie is both poignant and relatable, reminding us that sometimes, breaking free means facing parts of ourselves we’d rather leave behind.”

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Short Films Matter

“A powerful exploration of mental health, resilience, and the fragile moments that force us to face ourselves. ‘Millie’s Care Free Day’, written and directed by Michael Licisyn, presents itself with a deceptively lighthearted title, but what follows is a sharp and sobering exploration of mental health, resilience, and the quiet battles people fight every day. ‘Millie’s Care Free Day’ is a reflection on the courage it takes to confront inner turmoil and the unpredictable paths to self-discovery.”

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Take2IndieReview

“It’s hard to deny Licisyn’s skills behind the camera and in the editing room. Every single shot feels deliberate across the film’s 9-minute runtime.”

”Ultimately, the short thrives off the drama between Millie and Leah, played by superbly matched actresses Miller and Keefe…The film wastes no angles or movements, ensuring that everything on screen is precisely what you, the viewer, needs to see and hear. A wonderful score by Kevin Stahl also accompanies Millie along her journey of self-discovery.”

Once you get to piecing the details together, the reality of Millie’s situation becomes devastatingly clear.”

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IndieShortsMag

“Millie’s Care Free Day: Painstaking Quest for Things Better than Apathy and Exhaustion. The most remarkable aspect of the film is its focus and reliance on the face of its title character. It has our attention right away with the suspense it creates and pays off.”

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Film Critical Space

“Millie’s Care Free Day is a short film that, despite its brevity, manages to resonate with the audience thanks to its honesty and emotional depth. The film does not offer easy answers, but it raises important questions about mental health, resilience, and the need to confront our past in order to move forward. Kathryn Miller’s outstanding performance, combined with Licisyn’s sensitive direction, makes this short film a moving and memorable cinematic experience.”

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