Written and directed by David Leidy, Platonic is a four-time Top Shorts winner (May 2019): Best Crime Film (David Leidy), Best Supporting Actress (Rebecca Spiro), Best Editing (Dylan Riviera) and Honorable Mention: Original Story (David Leidy). Let's start with the synopsis: After dreaming about a murder scene, a professor discovers a pregnant woman in her house. When she enters, details about the crime resurface. Rebecca Spiro as Carol and Dasha Leidy as Aubrey The film open

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