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Homecoming

As Peter chases his dream job that will keep him away from where he grew up, he struggles to find support from his hometown friends. And, during an emotional night, doubts creep in.

  • Daniele Amandolini
    Director
  • Daniele Amandolini
    Writer
  • Daniele Amandolini
    Producer
  • Krysta Oceguera
    Producer
  • Ryan Villacci
    Key Cast
    "Peter"
  • Brittany Burke
    Key Cast
    "Tara"
  • Sam Martel
    Key Cast
    "Matty"
  • Bodhi Ouellette
    Director of Photography
  • Ben Rooker
    Original Soundtrack
  • Caitie Collier
    Assistant Director
  • Jason Smith
    Gaffer
  • Hunter McDonald
    Script Supervisor
  • Krysta Oceguera
    Script Supervisor
  • Jesse LaFountaine
    Sound Mix
  • Jesse LaFountaine
    Sound Design
  • Daniele Amandolini
    Editing
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 30, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Daniele Amandolini

Daniele grew up in Italy but is now based in Portland, ME, where he's pursuing a film career. In the short time since enrolling in film school, he's taken part in multiple projects in a variety of roles.

In 2019 e served as key grip in "Begin Again", which saw a theater run that Spring. He also worked as a gaffer in the award-winning, short-film "Johny" (2019) and in "View from the Window", a music video for local artist Ben Rooker. He was also 1st Assistant Camera in "Genesis 23", part of Maine's annual Damnationland Festival.

In 2020 he worked as 1st Assistant Camera in "Kings & Queen" (currently in post-production and slated for a 2021 debut) and as the Director of Photography for "Masterpiece", a student film that was set to release in Maine theaters in May 2020 but was postponed due to COVID-19.

"Homecoming" is Daniele's debut as director.

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Director Statement

"Homecoming" is a deeply personal interpretation of the anxiety and tribulation I experienced as I left Italy to move to the United States. I worked incredibly hard to bring this project to life, and I brought in a team of cast and crew that I was able to connect with during my projects in the last few years. While my personal experience informed the writing of this story, I believe many will relate to the universal struggles that Peter lives through in "Homecoming".