Private Project

Boppie

In an attempt to avoid the harsh realities of his grandpa's imminent death, Stevie sets out to recreate some of his Boppie's perfect pictures.

  • Ethan Gueck
    Director
  • Ethan Gueck
    Writer
  • Piper Peña Hadley
    Writer
  • Ethan Gueck
    Producer
  • Meryl Thomas
    Producer
  • Autumn Beck
    Producer
  • Neil Oktay
    Key Cast
    "Stevie"
  • Dave Eagleston
    Key Cast
    "Albert (Boppie)"
  • Laurel Collins
    Key Cast
    "Susan"
  • Tanner Manasco
    Cinematography
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 30, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Southern Methodist University
Director Biography - Ethan Gueck

Ethan has loved creating his entire life. It started with making model rocket launchers out of PVC pipe, small cars powered by a single mousetrap, and endless amounts of paper airplanes. When his late grandfather, Jim Maxwell, let him borrow one of his cameras for school, Ethan's passion for film was born. Ethan loves telling stories through film. He wants to create films that make an audience feel something. It is his desire to not only create an incredible experience for the viewer during the film but to also spark conversations and community afterward.

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Director Statement

I want to help young adults learn that life is about more than perfect moments. Instead, it is about being in tune with your feelings because when your memory fades, your feelings hold the moments of your life.