Private Project

The Cure

Kristine Watts yearns for something long gone. Now left with memories of what once was, this shell of a young woman has only one thing on her mind...

  • Ryan Jafri
    Director
  • Ryan Jafri
    Writer
  • Ryan Jafri
    Producer
  • Mollie Weeks
    Key Cast
    "Kristine Watts"
  • Judy Maier
    Key Cast
    "Kristine Watts (narration)"
  • Douglas Davis
    Key Cast
    "The Stranger"
  • Eric Giovon
    Cinematographer
  • Dan Caravetta
    Composer
  • Danna Feintuch
    Assistant Camera
    Survivor (television show)
  • Eric Giovon
    Editor
  • Andrew Wonder
    Gaffer
  • Chris Guastelle
    Sound Mixer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Drama, Romance, Dark, Noir
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2006
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    S16mm, 35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.66:1
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    March 11, 2006
    North American Premiere
    Genre Award - Best Short Film - Romance
  • New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
    New York
    United States
    May 6, 2006
    Screencraft Award: Best Short
  • Director's Cut Film Festival
    New Delhi
    India
    May 31, 2008
    Asian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Long Island International Film Expo
    Bellmore
    United States
    July 11, 2006
    Official Selection
  • Quarry Film Festival
    Stonewall
    Canada
    August 21, 2008
    Canadian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Nyack Film Festival
    Nyack, New York
    United States
    August 24, 2017
    Official Selection
  • Mitten Movie Project
    Royal Oak
    United States
    December 9, 2010
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Ryan Jafri

Ryan Jafri was born in New York and has lived there ever since. He is a filmmaker whose work thus far has been geared towards the darker side of the world we live in. His first short, The Cure, and the upcoming The Call are thought provoking pieces designed to give viewers insight into possible ramifications of real world scenarios. Whether he’s writing or directing, Ryan strives for the unforeseen while remaining true to the story being told.

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