Charlie Forde - Want You To Want - Missax -

Director/creator MissaX utilizes soft, natural lighting that feels more like an indie romance (think Before Sunrise ) than a traditional set. The dialogue is sparse but realistic. There are no cheesy one-liners; instead, there are stutters, awkward laughs, and the heavy silence of two people who want the same thing but are too afraid to admit it.

Her best moment in the film is a silent 30-second close-up where she debates whether to reach out and touch her co-star’s hand. You see hope, fear, embarrassment, and desire flicker across her face in rapid succession. When the tension finally breaks, the subsequent intimacy feels earned—not just transactional, but transformational. Charlie Forde - Want You to Want - MissaX

Charlie Forde has always been known for her expressive eyes and natural delivery, but here, she elevates her craft. She isn’t just playing "the girl who wants sex." She is playing the girl who is terrified of misreading the room. Her best moment in the film is a