A Memory of Petra

A historical drama that follows Johnas Fruber, a composer living in
1930s Germany. After the passing of his beloved wife, Johnas takes the stage to present his life’s work: one final symphony in her memory. On the eve of the performance, Johnas’s brother-in-law attempts to acquire the piece for Nazi propaganda. The composer follows his moral compass, abandoning the performance and fleeing Berlin with his music.

  • Matthew Wisdom
    Director
  • Luke D'Agnese
    Writer
  • Zach Lowhurst
    Producer
  • Jodran Liebowitz
    Key Cast
    "Johnas"
  • Jonathan Scherck
    Key Cast
    "Franz"
  • Irina Aylyarova
    Key Cast
    "Lena"
  • Harrison Segal
    Cinematographer
  • John Peet
    Production Designer
  • JT Salcido
    Editor
  • Anika Kumar
    Sound Designer
  • Mauricio Vazquez
    UPM
  • Victor Martinez
    First Assistant Director
  • Christine Yu
    Second Assistant Director
  • Sina Crenshaw
    Location Manager
  • Zander Levy
    Covid Compiance Officer
  • Ally Smith
    Covid Compiance Officer
  • Siena Viencek-Walsh
    Covid Compiance Officer
  • Lani Wild
    Art Director
  • Lulu Cronin
    Hair and Makeup
  • Jacqueline Cheng
    Costume Designer
  • Olivia Shanafelt
    PA/Runner
  • Leonardo Ribeiro De Brito
    First Assistant Camera
  • Riley Hirsch
    Second Assistant Camera
  • June Bernardin
    Gaffer
  • Peter Garland
    Gaffer
  • Trevor Dunnigan
    Gaffer
  • Titus Alonso
    Best Electric
  • Christine Mouton
    Key Grip
  • Kylie Moy
    Best Grip
  • Zuzu Farrington
    G&E Swing
  • Kyle Namie
    DIT
  • Cassandra Thanos
    Sound Mixer
  • Nina Lopez Riley
    Sound Mixer
  • Yuantin (Tina) Luo
    Boom Operator
  • Gabrielle Guimaraes
    Boom Operator
  • Rachel Karalnik
    Boom Operator
  • Leonardo Ribeiro De Brito
    Boom Operator
  • Augie Issac
    Casting Director
  • Ronan Wisdom
    Composer
  • Harrison Segal
    Colorist
  • Izzy Betz
    Social Media Manager
  • Raphael Camua
    BTS Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Historical Drama
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 8 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 14, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Chapman University
Director Biography - Matthew Wisdom

My first friend in the United States was my grandfather’s film camera; my brother and I had recently immigrated from Ireland and would shoot goofy shorts with the kids on our street. Twelve years later, and I’m proud to say that little has changed. As a film production student at Chapman’s Dodge College, I’ve had the opportunity to expand my passion for storytelling alongside incredible friends and faculty.

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Director Statement

Art is incredibly powerful; it can fuel either the deepest or darkest of emotions. As storytellers, it’s our obligation to dismiss the latter. No matter the glory or legacy, art should connect – not drive us apart.