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ANTHEM FOR PUBLIC HEALTHCARE
I had the honour of being hired by the Ontario Health Coalition to compose a chantable anthem/song for public healthcare/to stop the privatization of it, to be used at their May 28th rally/protest. I got to teach it and play it in front of thousands of people from across the province at this amazing and important event full of great speakers and supporters and information, and I am so glad to have been part of the movement. “For people, not profit!”
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sarahbasciano/anthem-for-public-healthcare
Comedy Igniter Showcase!
“Happy Hour” has been selected as one of the top 9 films of the 2026 Comedy Igniter Challenge! It will be screened at Canadian Film Fest!
Toronto Short Film Festival
“The Lift” and “Ladyfingers” are playing at the Toronto Short Film Festival!
“Happy Hour” wins Best Director at the Comedy Igniter Showcase!
“Ladyfingers” wins Best Toronto Film at 300 Seconds Short Film Festival!
“Ladyfingers” wins 1st Runner Up for Best Film at 300 Seconds Short Film Festival!
“The Lift” will be screening at Pendance Film Festival, and many more festivals to come!
“No” screened at the Inside Out Film Festival!
NEW ALBUM!
My album "Reconsider" is now available!! Look it up on your favourite streaming service, or click this link to get to some streaming options: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sarahbasciano/reconsider
I'm very excited to share this project with you all! This album was fully created by me in my apartment from start to finish. It explores themes of politics, self-reflection, progression, social commentary, and mental health. There are several genres going on here, but the best genre label for the album is probably alt-pop.
Composition, lyrics, production, orchestration, performance (instruments and singing), recording, editing, programming, mixing, and mastering by Sarah Basciano.
Austin Wintory Competition Winner!
Listen to my submission below! Austin gave us a rhythm, and told us to “make it interesting”.
Documentary Award!
“Mothers: Out of a Pandemic” has won an award for best long form short at the Toronto Documentary Feature & Short Film Festival!
