Experiencing Interruptions?

Hold On

Living thousands of miles away from his family, Matt receives a phone call from his sister that will forever impact their family and relationship.

  • Gabriel Berm
    Director
  • Gabriel Bermudez (as Gabriel Berm)
    Writer
  • Gabriel Bermudez (as Gabriel Berm)
    Producer
  • Gabriel Bermudez (as Gabriel Berm)
    Key Cast
    "Matt"
  • Callie Morken
    Key Cast
    "Callie (sister)"
  • Gabriel Bermudez (as Gabriel Berm)
    Score
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    drama, animation, supershort
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 8, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    250 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Costa Rica
  • Country of Filming:
    Costa Rica
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Universidad LCI Veritas
  • Animasyros International Animation Festival
    Syros
    Greece
    September 26, 2023
    Greek Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Khabarovsk International Animation Film Festival "Animur"
    Khabarovsk
    Russian Federation
    September 28, 2023
    Asian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Barcelona Indie Filmmakers Festival "BARCIFF"
    Barcelona
    Spain
    July 22, 2023
    European Premiere
    Official Selection
  • 35th Girona Film Festival
    Girona
    Spain
    November 6, 2023
    Honorable Mention
  • 72nd Columbus International Film & Animation Festival
    Columbus, Ohio
    United States
    April 20, 2024
    North American Premiere
  • Duemila30
    Milan
    Italy
    Official Selection
  • FIAfest Comsabana

    Colombia
    Official Selection
  • Twelve Lions Film Festival
    Kentucky
    United States
    Offical Selection
  • San Francisco Frozen Film Festival (SFFFF)
    San Francisco
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Shorts Costa Rica International Film Festival
    San Jose
    Costa Rica
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Gabriel Berm

Gabriel Bermúdez, known as Gabriel Berm, is a Costa Rican 3D animator, and writer. He was born in San Jose on March 3rd, 2000. Gabriel is known for his written works, which include short stories and poems that can be found on his personal website. He has a passion for filmmaking and animation, and his creative pursuits have led him to become a 3D animator.

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Director Statement

For me, filmmaking is the ultimate form of artistic expression. It challenges us to rethink our purpose and meaning in life. Since I was a little kid, I have dreamed of becoming a filmmaker, and I am tremendously happy to have completed my first animated short film.