Can we really express our art without using dr*gs? Kraken Talks ep. 1

Watch the live interview with Sharon Grace Badia and australian filmmaker Shannon watts

On the left: Shannon Watts, on the right: Sharon Grace Badia

We’re chatting with Shannon Watts, australian filmmaker who’s just dropped his debut short film "Face the Music," at the Kraken Film Festival. Most people think expressing yourself means living on the edge—or at least having a wild story to tell. But Shannon’s here to prove you don’t need dr*gs to get real... That’s a lesson he learned the hard way.

Addiction is often brushed off as tabloid fodder, but with "Face the Music," Shannon strips away the headlines to reveal the humanity behind the struggle. This film is about the cost of truth—for those battling addiction and the loved ones standing beside them.

About Face The Music:

Rockstar Ryan Bentley faces addiction, a failing marriage, and a manipulative manager as he prepares for a high-stakes live interview. With pressure mounting, he must decide: keep up the act—or finally face the music, even if it cost everything.

By Sharon Grace Badia

Published on August the 21st, 2025