Hands

Two childhood best friends navigate the complexities of their evolving relationship as they transition from girls to young women. A story about growing up, falling down, and everything in between.

  • Lara Haciosmanoglu
    Director
  • Lara Haciosmanoglu
    Writer
  • Kaity Holmes
    Producer
  • Halle Randolph
    Producer
  • Sarah Johnson
    Key Cast
    "Eden Morris"
  • Bella Kelso
    Key Cast
    "Ayla Aktaş"
  • Noa Stewart
    Key Cast
    "Young Eden"
  • Molly Dibble
    Key Cast
    "Young Ayla"
  • Hallie Snowday
    Key Cast
    "Effie Morris"
  • Richard Yan
    Key Cast
    "Lucas Finch"
  • Christopher Sferra
    Key Cast
    "Mr. Aktaş"
  • Lexa Maxa
    Key Cast
    "Mrs. Aktaş"
  • Chan You
    Key Cast
    "Young Lucas"
  • Faith Hennig
    1st Assistant Director
  • Leila Boisvert
    2nd Assistant Director
  • Maya Ruby Smith
    Script Supervisor
  • Sophia Pitillo
    Director of Photography
  • Malina Baer
    Camera Operator/1st Assistant Camera/DIT
  • Katherine Pirwitz
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Jyn Lockne Li
    1st Assistant Camera/Grip Swing
  • Esme Liz
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • Taylor Peterson
    Pick-Up Gaffer
  • Victoria Fitzgerald
    Gaffer
  • Jean Ho
    Key Grip
  • Emily Dolan
    Production Sound
  • Chuck Howes
    Production Sound
  • Sarah Shields
    Production Sound
  • Lucas Haviland
    Pick-Up Sound
  • Lily Liu
    Boom Operator
  • Lulu Pearson
    Production Designer
  • Madeline David
    Art Hand
  • Alex Kupfer-Weinstein
    BTS Photographer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 28, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - DePaul University
Director Biography - Lara Haciosmanoglu

A Turkish-American college student based in Chicago. Passionate about unlikely friendships, nostalgia, and funky music.

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