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I'll Be in the Sun

Haunted by an eccentric tale from his late grandfather, a jaded young musician uncovers the secrets of an abandoned cabin.

  • Fran Méndez
    Director
  • Fran Méndez
    Writer
  • Mayte Calzacorta
    Producer
  • Reynaldo Ortiz
    Producer
  • David Olaño
    Producer
  • Matt Perl
    Key Cast
    "Paul"
  • Davison Locksley
    Key Cast
    "Grandpa"
  • Kacie Boblitt
    Key Cast
    "Young Grandma"
  • Carson Polish
    Key Cast
    "Young Grandpa"
  • Reynaldo Ortiz - Zitro
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Fantasy
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 11, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    3:2
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Fran Méndez

I'm a writer/director from Venezuela currently living in Miami, FL.

My passion for film led me to pursue an M.F.A. in Film at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA.

As a filmmaker, I'm passionate about creating stories that entertain, inspire, and evoke wonder.

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Director Statement

“I’ll Be in the Sun” is the culmination of years wanting to visually explore the many stories my father shared about his adventures in the late '70s and early '80s.

This film dramatizes my favorite of those stories while also capturing the wholesomeness of the time we shared chatting and reminiscing. It’s also a tribute to the love for music he instilled in me from a young age.

Through fiction, I sought to immortalize those moments, creating characters who have, in a strange way, become dear friends to me.

I hope this story transports you to a warm and loving place, just as my father’s stories did for me.