Katy Wright-Mead, a 2001 graduate of Fryeburg Academy, stars as Fran in the short film "sometimes, i think about dying," which she co-wrote. The film was an official selection of the Shorts Programs at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. The feature-length version, also co-written by Wright-Mead and starring Daisy Ridley, debuted at the 2023 Sundance Festival in January. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Katy Wright-Mead and Jim Sarbh star in the short film "sometimes, i think about dying," an official selection of the Shorts Programs at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Jim Sarbh and Katy Wright-Mead star in the short film "sometimes, i think about dying," an official selection of the Shorts Programs at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Katy Wright-Mead, a 2001 graduate of Fryeburg Academy, stars as Fran in the short film "sometimes, i think about dying," which she co-wrote. The film was an official selection of the Shorts Programs at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. The feature-length version, also co-written by Wright-Mead and starring Daisy Ridley, debuted at the 2023 Sundance Festival in January. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Fryeburg Academy alum explores depression as co-writer, actor in award-winning short film
In the early mornings, before school officially started at Fryeburg Academy, I would sit in the hall waiting for the library to open. Fellow student Katy Wright-Mead would sit across from me.
Katy Wright-Mead and Jim Sarbh star in the short film "sometimes, i think about dying," an official selection of the Shorts Programs at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Jim Sarbh and Katy Wright-Mead star in the short film "sometimes, i think about dying," an official selection of the Shorts Programs at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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