Manifestation is an eight minute, coming of age drama that analyses the importance of releasing negative emotions and traumas in life, before they trap you physically. The film centres around a seemingly powerless, ten-year-old Grace, who has become increasingly troubled by her parents’ rampant arguing and destructive home life. With so much pain and no where to place it, a lump manifests in her throat, disabling her vocal chords, and rendering her truly voiceless. Unsure of how to cope with this new obstacle in her life, she continues to bury her feelings, only encouraging the lump to grow larger. Feeling hopeless and alone, she is confronted in class by her teacher, Ms. Ann, who prompts Grace and her class to use art as a mode of expression. Motivated by a desperate desire to relieve her pain, Grace begins to paint and is taken over by a fiery passion, as her brush hits the canvas. She steps back, looking at the canvas; now filled with black and red angry lines, surrounding a caged figure. She begins to wail, finally letting out her voice and banishing the lump. Later, Grace goes home to her parents and shows them her artwork, confronting her feelings and taking back her voice.