A Friend is A Blessing

At a mobile home park in small-town Northern California, five best friend retirees navigate their golden years with grace, humor, and wisdom, and reflect on the importance of genuine human connection.

  • Rylee Rosenquist
    Director
  • Rylee Rosenquist
    Producer
  • Linda Trent
    Key Cast
  • Terrie Mays
    Key Cast
  • Bobbie Bonin
    Key Cast
  • Nancy May
    Key Cast
  • Nanette Dilbeck
    Key Cast
  • Maddie Cindrich
    Assistant Director
  • Lily Shannon-Sutter
    Assistant Director
  • Lily Shannon-Sutter
    Cinematographer
  • Rylee Rosenquist
    Cinematographer
  • Maddie Cindrich
    Sound Mixer
  • Rylee Rosenquist
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Women, After 50, Short Documentary, Feel-Good, Heart-Warming, Student, Student Short
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 12, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Loyola Marymount University
Director Biography - Rylee Rosenquist

Rylee fell in love with storytelling at a young age. She was one of those kids that would have friends over for a play date and then force them to be in a movie or play she’d thought up. She has now just completed her degree in Film & Television Production at Loyola Marymount University. She has a passion for telling stories that inspire empathy, understanding, and (hopefully!) laughter.

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Director Statement

With the entire cast and crew being made up of women, this film was made very intentionally with women at the forefront. My goal with this project (and all of my work) is to put stories on film that aren't often seen in the media. We hope this documentary will inspire all people, but women especially, to take the reigns in their lives and appreciate those around them who matter most.