The Turn- Film

Written, Directed, Produced, Designed, & Edited by Veronica Garcia

In an endless, ritualistic card game, Sol—embodiment of the sun—faces her own reflection through a deck of herself. As the illusion fractures, she is forced to confront the boundaries between self and other, silence and surrender, illusion and truth.

The Turn is a surreal, symbolic short film unfolding in three looping sequences. Set within a ritual room, Sol engages in a silent card game with Luna, her moonlit counterpart. As each card reveals only variations of herself, Sol spirals into confusion, resistance, and eventually surrender. To me, this film is about facing the illusions we build around identity, control, and purpose. It reflects how striving for meaning can become its own trap. Sol’s journey isn’t about winning, but allowing oneself to let go.