Forever Outcast

Escape the Usual follows a day in the life of three teenage boys during the spring of 2002 in a small fishing village along the south shore of Nova Scotia.

In this sci-fi drama where adults are suddenly vanishing, a teenager must navigate his new reality, all while taking care of his younger brother.

A young teen struggling with depression, longs to find his purpose in the world. Stuck in a small shell, he searches for the outside world, trying to open up to real life again after past trauma. Making effort to wake up and get his motivation, he develops a dream core vision with the sky. Opening up a new world where for just a few moments, he doesn't feel like a burden.

Based on the life of writer and director Easton Goodwin, a struggling teen deals with bullying and anxiety. He is constantly receiving past echoes from his old self, he searches for answers and help, but the guiltiness rises over. He then discovers “Acting”, which would change his life forever.

Based on the proof of concept PAST EHOES, towards the end of grade 12 ESSENCE deals with grief, anxiety and depression, trying to find his way into the real world.