Private Project

HOLD

An early morning phone call propels a mother and daughter on a path toward connection and the mysteries held in the act of letting go.

  • Josiah Junqueira Spencer
    Director
  • Kelly Strandemo
    Writer
  • Mary Willis White
    Producer
  • Laura Faith
    Producer
  • Stephen Bailey
    Producer
  • Josiah Spencer
    Producer
  • Debra Monk
    Key Cast
    "Virginia"
  • Kelly Strandemo
    Key Cast
    "Julia"
  • John Jellison
    Key Cast
    "Jim"
  • Celia Au
    Key Cast
    "Kiara"
  • Martin Fisher
    Key Cast
    "Doctor Spitzer"
  • Lauren Sowa
    Line Producer
  • Shayan Ajmal Farooq
    First Assistant Director
  • Colleen Castle
    Co-Producer & Production Coordinator
  • Michelle Karst
    Script Supervisor
  • Conor Murphy
    Director of Photography
  • Evan Wilkins
    First Assistant Camera
  • Emu Haynes
    Second Assistant Camera / DIT
  • Sawyer Gaunt
    Gaffer
  • Eli Freireich
    Swing
  • David Kong
    Grip
  • Walid Alhamdy
    Sound Mixer
  • Jen Grubbs
    Costume Design
  • Addie Thompson
    Hair & Makeup
  • Mike Riz of Salon Riz
    Hair Colorist
  • Gini X. Ramos
    Production Designer
  • Marie Ramos
    Art Director
  • Haana Noel
    Set Decorator
  • Gabriella Thevenot
    Production Assistant
  • Chloe Guerrera
    Production Assistant
  • Hannah Stu
    Production Assistant
  • Paul Screvane
    Production Assistant
  • Jackie McCarthy
    Production Assistant
  • Jonnathan Pintado
    Production Assistant
  • Deborah Foster
    Medical Consultant
  • Jude Hawkens
    Cast
  • Jackie McCarthy
    Cast
  • Giuseppe Defenza
    Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 28, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    ARRI Mini LF, Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival
    Providence, RI
    United States
    August 6, 2024
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Greenpoint Film Festival
    Brooklyn, NY
    United States
    August 8, 2024
    New York City Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Montreal International Film Festival
    Montreal
    Canada
    August 24, 2024
    Canadian Premiere
    Awarded Best Picture
  • Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival
    Martha's Vineyard, MA
    United States
    September 6, 2024
    Massachusetts Premiere
    Official Selection
  • SOHO International Film Festival
    New York, NY
    United States
    September 21, 2024
    Exhibition
  • City of Angels Womens Film Festival
    Los Angels, CA
    United States
    October 11, 2024
    California Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Twin Cities Film Festival
    Twin Cities, MN
    United States
    October 23, 2024
    Minnesota Premiere
    Official Selection
  • San Jose International Short FIlm Festival
    San Jose, CA
    United States
    October 25, 2024
    Official Selection
  • REEL East Texas Film Festival
    Kilgore, TX
    United States
    November 7, 2024
    Texas Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Josiah Junqueira Spencer

Josiah Junqueira Spencer is a Brazilian-American director who has worked in both narrative and documentary world as a Director, Editor, and Producer.
Pulling from his unique multicultural background and wide range of influences and skill sets, Josiah brings a unique artistic perspective and focus to every project.

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