Darcine's Day
Darcine's Day is a short drama film about a woman struggling to find work, food, and housing in Los Angeles. The film stars Kyla Diane Kennedy as Darcine Thomas. Darcine's Day is a social commentary on the challenges of the post-pandemic job market, and the difficulties of finding affordable housing and nutritious food. The film explores themes of homelessness, the disappearing middle class, and the challenges of being a woman in Los Angeles.
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Aaron GoffmanDirector
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Aaron GoffmanWriter
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Jeaneth GoffmanProducer
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Vidal CohenProducer
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Kyla Diane KennedyKey Cast"Darcine"
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Brent HuffKey Cast"A Very Smart Man"
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Elizabeth Lamboy-WilsonKey Cast"Social Worker"
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Joe HackettKey Cast"Apartment Manager"
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Vicki Browder-JohnsonKey Cast"Teacher"
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Karla Paola CortezKey Cast"Server"
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Mark Doering-Powell, ASCCinematography
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Sophia Doering-PowellCostume Designer
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Drama, female lead
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Runtime:16 minutes 30 seconds
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Completion Date:May 10, 2024
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Production Budget:19,500 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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LA Shorts International Film FestivalLos Angeles, California
United States
July 21, 2024
World Premiere
Official Selection -
Simi Film FestivalSimi Valley, California
United States
September 6, 2024
Winner: Best Writing -
Simi Film FestivalSimi Valley, California
United States
September 6, 2024
Winner: Best Music Placement -
Studio City International Film FestivalStudio City, California
United States
September 1, 2024
Winner: Best Director - short film -
Studio City International Film FestivalStudio City, California
United States
September 1, 2024
Winner: Best Actress - Kyla Diane Kennedy -
Yucca Valley Film FestivalYucca Valley, California
United States
November 9, 2024
Winner: Best Short Film -
Peach Theater & Film International FestivalHollywood, California
United States
November 14, 2024
Winner: Best Leading Actress - Kyla Diane Kennedy -
Peach Theater & Film International FestivalHollywood, California
United States
November 14, 2024
Winner: Best Story -
Peach Theater & Film International FestivalHollywood, California
United States
November 14, 2024
Winner: Best Independent Short Film -
The Reel East Text Film FestivalKilgore, Texas
United States
November 9, 2024
Winner: Best Actress - Kyla Diane Kennedy -
Sunscreen Film Festival NorthChisholm, Minnesota
United States
November 9, 2024
Winner: Best Dramatic Performance - Kyla Diane Kennedy -
Altff Alternative Film FestivalToronto
Canada
October 31, 2024
Winner: Best Drama USA -
Awareness Film FestivalLos Angeles, California
United States
October 2, 2024
Winner: Audience Award: Narrative Short -
SF Indie ShortsSan Francisco, California
United States
October 17, 2024
Winner: U.S. Narrative -
Route 66 Film FestivalSpringfield, Illinois
United States
November 1, 2024
Winner: Best Debut Film -
Mindfield Film FestivalAlbuquerque, New Mexico
United States
August 23, 2024
Winner: Best Pilot / Web Series: Diamond Award -
Mindfield Film FestivalAlbuquerque, New Mexico
United States
August 23, 2024
Winner: Diamond Award Best Actress - Kyla Diane Kennedy -
Borrego Springs Film FestivalBorrego Springs
United States
January 17, 2025
Winner: Best Director / Short -
LA CineFest / Los Angeles Cine/FestLos Angeles
United States
January 12, 2025
Winner: Best Of The Festival -
East Village New York Film FestivalNew York
United States
January 26, 2025
Winner: Best Picture -
LA Indie / Los Angeles Indie Film FestLos Angeles
United States
January 5, 2025
Winner: Best Director -
LA Indie / Los Angeles Indie Film FestLos Angeles
United States
January 5, 2025
Winner: Best Actress - Kyla Diane Kennedy -
San Francisco Women Film FestivalSan Francisco
United States
February 28, 2025
Social Justice and Activism Award
Aaron Goffman Biography
Local 44 Property Master
I was born in Hollywood and have been a life-long Valley Boy. As a teenager I snuck into Universal Studios on my moped and have been pursuing work in the film business ever since. I have been a member of the Directors Guild, the Art Directors Guild, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, IATSE Local 44 Affiliated Property Craftspersons, and the Property Masters Guild. I’m also a S.A.G. must-join.
I've worked as a PA, an AD, a production coordinator, production manager and a line producer. Also as an Art PA, assistant art director, commercial art director, set decorator, and property master. I’ve collaborated with and learned from more than 200 directors.
Now I'm trying on a new hat as writer/director for my first short film, DARCINE’S DAY.
I love working as a union property master on TV shows and films and I will continue to do so for many more years. But the high-feeling I got from writing and directing my own project was intoxicating - and I want some more of that too.
Director’s Statement:
Bigotry. Prejudice. Assumptions about people based on their appearance. “Hidden homelessness.”
These were the concepts that I wanted to explore when I wrote DARCINE’S DAY.
We learned that many Angelinos find it difficult to attain fair-paying work AND nutritious food AND affordable housing, so they "double up,” sleeping on friend’s couches. They are not technically counted as "homeless” so they lack access to government support and public sympathy.
Many crew members identified with these concepts, and the production gained fast momentum. We signed a DGA agreement and a SAG contract and we were very fortunate to meet star Kyla Diane Kennedy who brought DARCINE to life in a most beautiful and authentic way.
Audiences have told us that the messages in DARCINE’S DAY are universal.
Aaron Goffman, Los Angeles, 2025