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Autumn Leaves

With a strict deadline from his publisher, a recovering alcoholic must find a cure to his writer's block.

  • Sydney Shear
    Director
  • Sydney Shear
    Writer
  • Rowan Walter
    Producer
  • Sydney Shear
    Producer
  • Brian Dole
    Key Cast
    "Henry"
  • Alessia Falvo
    Key Cast
    "Autumn"
  • Sal Rendino
    Key Cast
    "Jerry"
  • Victoria Spencer Smith
    Key Cast
    "Therapist"
  • Chris Jaymes
    Key Cast
    "AA Chair"
  • Lue McWilliams
    Key Cast
    "Cynthia"
  • William Joseph Truiano
    Key Cast
    "Bartender"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    31 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - New York University
Director Biography - Sydney Shear

Sydney Shear is an American film director, screenwriter, actress, and producer from Los Angeles. She studied film and television at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Sydney is best known for her role in Emmy award-winning Lauren Greenfield's "Social Studies" on Hulu/FX.

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Director Statement

I wrote the first draft of this film when I first transferred to NYU. As I am two weeks away from graduation now, it feels very full circle seeing it take shape. We wrapped principal photography one year ago and it has been a long but fulfilling journey to see it come together with the help from so many passionate collaborators. Autumn Leaves is my personal examination of perfectionism in the creative world. This is something I have found we can all relate to in this industry in one sense or another. I hope you enjoy!