Days Away

After a fatal tragedy, a community gathers for a memorial service. Meanwhile, a man navigates miles of surreal landscapes, uncertain of what awaits him.

  • Lawrence Staebler
    Director
  • Danny Kopij
    Key Cast
  • Austin Prendergast
    Cinematographer
  • Carmine Acierno
    Assistant Director
  • Lawrence Staebler
    Writer
  • Lawrence Staebler
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 4, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    800 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Lawrence Staebler

An NYC advertising designer by day, Lawrence has just completed his directorial debut under his independent film studio, Good Grief Films LLC

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Director Statement

The concept for "Days Away" was born out of the question, "Why do we beautify the scenes where loved ones were killed? ie: car accidents, mass-shootings, etc." An interesting conclusion arose. Perhaps memorials serve to remind/teach the lingering soul that they have died, and that it is time to pass on.

Major inspirations include: "Stranger Things", "Enter the Void"