Is This What It Feels Like?

A young artist named Alex grapples with self-doubt and creative block as she navigates a complicated relationship with her musician boyfriend, Ben. As their individual dreams pull them in different directions, Alex must confront her insecurities and decide what she truly wants from her life and love. The film explores themes of artistic passion, commitment, and the messy realities of early adulthood.

Is This What It Feels Like? received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its raw emotional honesty and strong performances, though some critics found its pacing to be slow. Audiences connected with its relatable portrayal of young adult struggles.

• Praised for its authentic portrayal of emotional vulnerability.

• The central performances were highlighted as compelling and nuanced.

• Some reviews noted a lack of narrative momentum in the second act.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's emotional depth and realistic depiction of relationships and artistic pursuits. Many found the characters relatable and the story moving, though a few felt it was overly dramatic at times.

Nominated for Best Independent Feature at the Sundance Film Festival.

The director, Peter V. Johnson, drew inspiration for the film from his own experiences as a struggling artist in his early twenties.