"...a beautiful tribute to what it feels like to be an Asian-American woman, pre-internet and today."
- Lynn Chen
(writer/director, I Will Make You Mine)
- Lynn Chen
(writer/director, I Will Make You Mine)
Praise for A LONG DARK SUMMER:
"...a fascinating look inside the mind of a growing artist, within the boundaries of 97 pages. Helenna never ceases to amaze me in her artistry, and I'm excited for what's to come.”
- Tim Guzman (director/producer)
"A Long Dark Summer is a shadowed and unflinching exploration into the vulnerability of relationships, making sense of oneself, and pursuing the boldest of dreams. Through her own reflections, Helenna Santos guides the reader on a compassionate journey toward self-assurance."
- Shannon Corbeil (writer/actor)
"A Long Dark Summer threads memories and years of searching for one's identity into a tender emotional tapestry that spans time and place. A beautiful read.”
- Zadi Diaz (director/producer)
- Tim Guzman (director/producer)
"A Long Dark Summer is a shadowed and unflinching exploration into the vulnerability of relationships, making sense of oneself, and pursuing the boldest of dreams. Through her own reflections, Helenna Santos guides the reader on a compassionate journey toward self-assurance."
- Shannon Corbeil (writer/actor)
"A Long Dark Summer threads memories and years of searching for one's identity into a tender emotional tapestry that spans time and place. A beautiful read.”
- Zadi Diaz (director/producer)