2008 is a 10-minute comedy-drama written and directed by Maya Weldon-Lagrimas, starring Michaela Jill Murphy and Anja Kao Nielsen, and produced by Dalin Nelson.

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Set against the backdrop of California’s 2008 vote to repeal gay marriage (Prop 8), the film follows a young girl navigating her dysfunctional queer household during a turbulent political moment. The film uses animation and live-action to combine poignant drama and humor, all while exploring themes of identity, family, and personal growth.

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Awarded the 2025 Audience Choice Award at the NFFTY Festival, 2008  offers an authentic, youthful perspective on a crucial time in LGBTQ+ history.​