Always

Incapable of moving forward and paralyzed by feelings of failure, Grace completely withdraws from her life. Heartbroken, she searches for hope through the darkness of depression. In her psychological quest to redefine herself, Grace confronts the imaginary, the symbolic, and the real. Fantasies of what could be are the only things providing her any solace in her solitude, until the light of her daughter Lucy leads them both in their search for life.

  • Natalie Shaheen
    Director
    Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Magic Mike XXL, Triple 9
  • Natalie Shaheen
    Writer
    Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Magic Mike XXL, Triple 9
  • Natalie Shaheen
    Producer
    Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Magic Mike XXL, Triple 9
  • Sarah Donnelly
    Producer
    STORMCHASER, The Statement, What Would You Do?, Impractical Jokers, Nameless
  • Steven Carmona
    Producer
    America Adrift, Louie's Brother Peter, Sole Variations
  • Sarah Donnelly
    Key Cast
    "Grace"
    STORMCHASER, The Statement, What Would You Do?, Impractical Jokers, Nameless
  • Nicholas J. Coleman
    Key Cast
    "Ken"
    The Loudest Voice, Orange is the New Black, The Looming Tower, The Night Of
  • Anastasia Veronica Lee
    Key Cast
    "Lucy"
    Tiny Mammals, Driveways, Carroll Lynn
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 3, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Niagara Falls International Film Festival
    Niagara
    United States
    September 19, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Big Apple Film Festival
    New York, NY
    United States
    November 21, 2019
    New York City Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Williamsburg Independent Film Festival
    Brooklyn, NY
    United States
    November 21, 2019
    Brooklyn Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Fort Myers Beach International Film Festival
    Ft Myers, FL
    United States
    April 25, 2020
    Florida Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Richmond International Film Festival
    Richmond, VA
    United States
    April 25, 2020
    Virginia Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Natalie Shaheen

Natalie Shaheen is an Arab-American filmmaker. "Always" is her directorial debut. She is most known for her acting in such films and television shows as Godzilla: King of Monsters, Triple Nine, Magic Mike XXL, Powers, Dear Dictator, NCIS; New Orleans. She has dedicated her life to telling stories on camera

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Director Statement

I have always felt drawn the mission of giving a voice to the voiceless. Exploring storytelling through writing and directing has been challenging and delightful. Investing in a story and sharing it is the most rewarding experience of my lifetime. I am very proud of this film and it's voice.