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Ephemera

A troubled artist partners with a terminally ill woman to immortalize her final days through art. As their collaboration deepens, the artist’s obsession begins to unravel his sanity, blurring the line between creation and destruction. Together, they face their fears and leave behind a haunting legacy neither anticipated.

  • Tyler Paul Gorman
    Director
  • Tyler Paul Gorman
    Writer
  • Gabe Calderon
    Producer
  • Emma Abt
    Key Cast
    "Sarah"
  • Dante Antonio
    Key Cast
    "Ethan"
  • Quinlan Sullivan IV
    Director of Photography
  • MacKenzie Caines-Balogh
    First Assistant Director
  • Dom Frackiewicz
    Sound Mixer
  • Tyler Rockwell
    Assistant Camera
  • Hanna Pierpont
    Boom Operator
  • Jeffery Moore
    Gaffer
  • Mattheo Monticello
    Editor
  • Mackenzie Taylor
    Colorist
  • Dan Jackson
    Sound Designer
  • Samantha Gorman
    Craft Services
  • Kara Gordon
    Cast
  • Mariah Sage
    Cast
  • Joe Bachana
    Cast
  • Austin Brookes Rae
    Cast
  • Ivorianah Battles
    Cast
  • Katelynn Case
    Cast
  • Howard Rossock
    Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 10, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    XAVC HS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Sacred Heart University
Director Biography - Tyler Paul Gorman

Tyler Gorman is a Connecticut-based director whose journey into filmmaking has been richly layered. Starting in culinary school with a focus on baking and cake design, he went on to serve seven years in the Army before returning to school for Game Design. Ultimately, his love for storytelling drew him into film, where he hopes to bridge the creative worlds of gaming and cinema.

Ephemera, his directorial debut, reflects Tyler’s commitment to storytelling that feels both personal and universal. Inspired by themes of nostalgia, mental resilience, and confronting one’s past, Ephemera invites audiences to see themselves in its characters and feel understood, especially those grappling with inner challenges. He hopes the film will foster conversations about memory, mental health, and the lasting effects of trauma, helping viewers feel heard and connected.

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Director Statement

My passion for filmmaking stems from a desire to bring hidden stories to light—those that explore the impact of our pasts and the delicate threads of mental health and memory. I’m driven by the belief that films can be both a mirror and a bridge, reflecting our inner struggles while connecting us with others who may share them. I aim to create narratives that invite audiences to confront difficult but universal themes, offering them a space where they feel understood, especially in moments of isolation.

Ephemera is an example of this approach. It dives into the intersection of grief and creative obsession, challenging perceptions of reality and mortality. But more importantly, it’s part of a larger journey I’ve set out on—to tell stories that help audiences make sense of their own histories and perhaps bring them a step closer to healing. As I move forward, I look to craft films that don’t just entertain but resonate on a personal level, encouraging reflection and sparking conversations about what it means to carry unseen burdens.

Each project is a new opportunity to remind viewers they are not alone in their experiences, no matter how isolating those feelings might seem. For me, that is the power and responsibility of storytelling.