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Father Figures

Harold tragically lost his son years ago in a horrible accident. Unable to cope with the pain, he has taken on a life of pretend, spending the intervening years working as a father-for-hire for young men, standing in for their deceased dads at major life events and family functions. While struggling to help guide these lost souls he is forced to confront his own internal deception, and ultimately, come to terms with the loss he has experienced if he is ever to help his clients move on. Shot entirely in the state of Maine.

  • Alessandro Chille
    Director
    Black Jesus
  • Alessandro Chille
    Writer
  • Wesleigh Lawrence Snyder
    Producer
  • Steven D Hauck
    Key Cast
    "Harold"
    The Marvelous Miss Maisel
  • Matthew Delamater
    Key Cast
    "Glen"
    The Tender Bar
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Canon RAW
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Dances With Films
    Los Angeles
    United States
    June 26, 2023
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Phoenix Film Festival
    Phoenix
    United States
    March 30, 2024
    Southwest Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Omaha Film Festival
    Omaha, Nebraska
    United States
    February 29, 2024
    Nebraska Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Atlanta Underground Film Festival
    Atlanta
    United States
    August 6, 2023
    Georgia Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Highland Park Independent Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 6, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Mirada Corta - Visiones Unicas
    Mexico City
    Mexico
    January 24, 2024
    Mexico Premiere
    Visiones Unicas
  • Sunscreen Film Festival
    St. Petersburg, Flordia
    April 28, 2024
    Florida Premiere
  • Waco Independent Film Festival
    Waco, Texas
  • Omeleto
Director Biography - Alessandro Chille

Alessandro has written, produced, and directed for Amazon Fire TV, Roki Pictures, Think Aesthetic, ATTN:, Shots Studios, and more directing talent such as Matthew Delamater, Steven D. Hauck, Lamorne Morris, Hailee Steinfeld, Usher, Alesso, Jay Pharoah, and others. The films he has made alongside viral superstars Hannah Stocking, Anwar Jibawi, Lele Pons and others have earned over 2 billion collective views across the web. Past projects of his have been finalists for HBO’s directing competition Project Greenlight and Doritos Crash The Superbowl. Past films have earned awards including selection for the Campfire Series at the Horrible Imaginings Film Festival, an Award of Merit from the Accolade Competition and Official Selection for the Fort McMurray International Film Festival. His music videos have been featured on Billboard, AXS, TheLADBible, and E! Online. On-screen, He has played characters on Black Jesus (Adult Swim) and Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll (FX).

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Director Statement

This beautiful story was inspired by the feeling of loss of being stuck an ocean away from my own father during lockdowns and international travel restrictions. I wanted to tell a story about love, loss, and what it means to be family when you've lost your own.