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Afterglow

As a girl reminisces on her friend through old DVD videos, a new clip plays that she's never seen before.

  • Riley W Walsh
    Director
  • Riley W Walsh
    Writer
  • Ava Thomas
    Writer
  • Riley W Walsh
    Producer
  • Ava Thomas
    Producer
  • Maia Taylor
    Key Cast
    "Maia"
  • Sara Calderon
    Key Cast
    "Sara"
  • Ellis Reuvers
    Production Assistant
  • Ellis Reuvers
    Boom Operator
  • Ava Thomas
    Boom Operator
  • Riley W Walsh
    Director of Photography
  • Riley W Walsh
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Science fiction
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 2, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
  • Young Arts
    Miami
    United States
    January 11, 2025
    North American Premiere
    Young Arts with Distinction
  • Short Cuts Tv Show
    Davie Florida
    United States
    March 18, 2025
    Critics Choice
  • Orange and Blue Film Fest
    Gainesville
    United States
    April 12, 2025
    Best Highschool Film, Excellence in Cinematography
  • Pegasus Film Fest
    Dallas, Texas
    United States
    June 21, 2025
    Best Acting
  • Lightning Film Fest
    Weston, Florida
    United States
    May 9, 2025
    Best Overall Film
  • Broward Film Festival
    Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
    United States
    June 12, 2025
    Best Overall Film, Viewers Choice
  • Palm Beach Film Festival Student Showcase of Films
    Jupiter, Florida
    United States
    April 25, 2025
    First Place Highschool Narrative Film
  • All American Highschool Film Festival
    New York City, New York
    United States
    October 18, 2025
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Riley W Walsh

Riley Walsh discovered his passion for filmmaking the summer before his junior year and has been creating ever since. Specializing in cinematography, Riley draws inspiration from the vibrant landscapes of his South Florida hometown, capturing them with a keen visual eye. Alongside co-writer Ava Thomas, the duo crafts visually striking and emotionally resonant stories that invite viewers to reflect deeply on what they’ve seen.

Riley has earned recognition in the high school film community, winning awards such as YoungArts with Distinction, becoming a Semifinalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts, and receiving multiple Best Cinematography and Best Picture honors in state and regional competitions.

Riley will graduate in June 2025 and is set to pursue a B.F.A. in Film and Television at the Savannah College of Art and Design (Class of 2029), where he plans to further develop his skills in cinematography and storytelling.

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