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Top 6: December 4th 2019
Production company SMUGGLER along with writer/director Samantha Scaffidi produced the PSA 'Wait' in partnership with RAINN and Droga5 to help bring attention and a sense of urgency
… read moreto the plight and obstacles facing survivors of sexual assault. 'Wait' gives viewers an intimate perspective into the experience of sexual assault survivors as they wait to receive a forensic exam (commonly referred to as a rape kit). Due to a shortage of nurses trained to collect forensic evidence, survivors may have to travel long distances to find a hospital that provides this service; some are forced to wait hours for an exam. This powerful PSA shows the impact that this nurse shortage has on survivors of sexual violence and why it's so important for Congress to pass the Survivors' Access to Supportive Care Act (SASCA) which will improve access to critical care for survivors.
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Co Founder: Patrick Milling-Smith
Co-Founder: Brian Carmody
Line Producer: Alyson Latz
Editor, Exile: Stephania Dulowski
Sound design, Q department: Drazen Bosnjak
Colourist, Company 3: Sofie Borup