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21st Century Love Story

New York college student Sammy Callahan is asked one simple question; 'do you believe in love?' Over the course of five years, we explore Sammy's concept of love and realization and that perhaps the question wasn't as simple as she thought.

  • Ethan McKellar
    Director
    (Un)Social (web-series), The Road to State Conference
  • Ethan McKellar
    Writer
  • Ethan McKellar
    Producer
  • Emma Millington
    Producer
  • Jaden Morello
    Producer
  • Emily David
    Key Cast
    "Sammy"
  • Danny Canales
    Key Cast
    "Eddie"
  • Jules Citro
    Key Cast
    "Rose"
  • Michael Milano
    Key Cast
    "Tyler"
  • Natalie Cappetta
    Key Cast
    "Amber"
  • Matt Matt Fabien
    Key Cast
    "Jake"
  • Sierra Jackson
    Key Cast
    "Kelli"
  • Makayla Koski
    Key Cast
    "Alice"
  • Aidan Bell
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Romance
  • Runtime:
    24 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    50 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digtial
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Pace University
Director Biography - Ethan McKellar

Ethan McKellar is a writer/director based in New York City. Ethan is the founder of both a Gen Z Production Company, F14 Entertainment, as well as the award-winning youth theater program Barnstormers Youth Theater located in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. He has directed multiple theater productions as well as 2 documentaries. With F14 Entertainment he has produced, directed, and written a '(un)social', a web series, and 21st Century Love Stort, a short film. Ethan attends Pace University where he is studying Directing.

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Director Statement

This film was never meant to be a love story. So, why call it 21st Century LOVE Story? Well, you'll have to watch to find out.

I am proud of this expansive, truly ambitious film. I am proud of the fully Gen Z production team and I thank all those who touched this film and helped craft this beautiful motion picture.