Hayes

Shayne wakes up and learns he has amnesia from Amanda but through the day, he learns Amanda is lying to him and kicks her out.

  • Conor Smith
    Director
  • Conor Smith
    Writer
  • Bryn Williams
    Producer
  • Ethan Nelson
    Key Cast
    "Shayne"
  • Kaya Towne
    Key Cast
    "Rose"
  • Kaia Brown
    Key Cast
    "Amanda"
  • Aina Grané Pérez
    Production Designer
  • Emma Sheree Mortensen
    Director of Photography
  • Alyssa Thurman
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 3, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    962 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Utah Tech University
Director Biography - Conor Smith

Conor Smith is a filmmaker in southern Utah. He has found a love for the creative aspects of film. He has worked on many films as a member of the creative team and assistant directing. As his directing debut he has found a story he is deeply attached to. He has worked on short films within school and on indie sets as well as worked for companies to film commercials for them. Conor puts the most effort into every project he is a part of.

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Director Statement

I had a grandmother with dementia and when it started getting worse we could quickly see that she was no longer the person she use to be. Since then I’ve always thought very long and hard about memory loss conditions and symptoms so I wanted to make this piece showing how much of ourselves memories actually hold.