Entry #11 Short Film Awards 2026
The Unspeakable world
Written & Edited by: Carter Kirilenko
Sound by: Audio Essentia
Sound Designer: Steven Tsia
Dialogue Editor: Eloisa Sandoval Garcia
Re Recording Mixers: John Gregory & Dan Hawryluk
The Unspeakable World
« In the summer of 2026, we set out to paddle 1,000 miles down the Yukon River—from its source in Canada into the heart of Alaska. 21 days. No phones. Just a few kayaks, a few notebooks, and a camera.
What started as an expedition became something we didn’t expect. A lesson in stillness. In presence. In what it means to truly slow down in a world that rarely does.
This is The Unspeakable World. »
Supported by: Level Six
Special Thanks: The Regenerative Way Haines Packing Co.
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