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.
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Alessandro ChilleDirectorBlack Jesus
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Alessandro ChilleWriter
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Wesleigh Lawrence SnyderProducer
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Steven D HauckKey Cast"Harold"The Marvelous Miss Maisel
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Matthew DelamaterKey Cast"Glen"The Tender Bar
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:14 minutes
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Completion Date:April 30, 2023
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Production Budget:10,000 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:Canon RAW
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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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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Dances With FilmsLos Angeles
United States
June 26, 2023
World Premiere
Official Selection -
Phoenix Film FestivalPhoenix
United States
March 30, 2024
Southwest Premiere
Official Selection -
Omaha Film FestivalOmaha, Nebraska
United States
February 29, 2024
Nebraska Premiere
Official Selection -
Atlanta Underground Film FestivalAtlanta
United States
August 6, 2023
Georgia Premiere
Official Selection -
Highland Park Independent Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
October 6, 2023
Official Selection -
Mirada Corta - Visiones UnicasMexico City
Mexico
January 24, 2024
Mexico Premiere
Visiones Unicas -
Sunscreen Film FestivalSt. Petersburg, Flordia
April 28, 2024
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Waco Independent Film FestivalWaco, Texas
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Omeleto
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).
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.