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The Cherry Picker: A Portrait of Frank Piliero

Francis "Frank" Piliero, at the age of 78, explores his lifelong relationship with hockey and what healthy aging means to him.

  • Makai Yllanes
    Director
  • Abigail Singer
    Director
  • Makai Yllanes
    Producer
  • Abigail Singer
    Producer
  • Makai Yllanes
    Editors
  • Abigail Singer
    Editors
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Sports, Documentary
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 15, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Ithaca College
Director Biography - Makai Yllanes, Abigail Singer

Abigail Singer and Makai Yllanes are students at Ithaca College, majoring in Documentary Studies and Production. Singer is from New York City and loves character-focused stories about health and communication. Yllanes is from Carbondale, Colorado, and his work focuses on finding unique stories in outdoor adventure sports.
Singer and Yllanes are the creators of The Cherry Picker: A Portrait of Frank Piliero.

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