Solipsist, by Andrew Huang, is winner of Slamdance 2012's special jury prize for experimental short film. It stars Mary Elise Hayden, Marissa Merrill and Dustin Edward. There's also a mini-"making of" documentary; check out a lovely rock video for Avi Buffalo by the same director. [Vimeo via io9]
Solipsist
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