It's That Time of the Year Again

On her birthday, Clare finds herself disappointed by certain people in her life, and her best friend, Rachel, helps her choose happiness. Rachel works to help Clare recognize that there are people in life that will make her a priority, not just on her birthday but everyday.

  • Anna Cappello
    Director
  • Anna Cappello
    Writer
  • Joseph Wise
    Producer
  • Anna Cappello
    Producer
  • Kelsey Gomez
    Key Cast
    "Clare"
  • Nicole Falk
    Key Cast
    "Rachel"
  • John Pearson
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 5, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Southern California
  • Malibu Film Festival
    Malibu, CA
    United States
    April 3, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    February 20, 2022
    Finalist
  • New York Independent Cinema Awards
    New York City
    United States
    January 2, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Venice Shorts Film Fest
    Venice, CA
    United States
    November 7, 2021
    Official Selection, Finalist
  • Los Angeles Movie Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    September 26, 2021
    Los Angeles Movie Awards
    Audience Award Winner
Director - Anna Cappello