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Making Friends in College

Danny, an awkward freshman armed with too much enthusiasm and zero social skills, bumbles through Emerson’s campus, collecting cringe-worthy stories and questionable life advice in his over-the-top mission to upgrade from loner to social butterfly.

  • Jeronimo Geldart
    Director
  • Danny Conway
    Director
  • Danny Conway
    Writer
  • Paloma Castrillo
    Producer
  • David Gomez
    Producer
  • Danny Conway
    Key Cast
    "Danny"
  • Evan Stratis
    Key Cast
    "Evan"
  • David Gomez
    Key Cast
    "David"
  • Kash Connors
    Key Cast
    "Kash"
  • Zachary Pinto
    Key Cast
    "Zaxh"
  • Jay Sullivan
    Key Cast
    "Jay"
  • Max Spark
    Key Cast
    "Max"
  • Bee Storey
    Key Cast
    "Bee"
  • Audrey Bosniak
    Key Cast
    "Audrey"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student, Other
  • Genres:
    Comedy, mockumentary
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 15, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Emerson College
Director Biography - Jeronimo Geldart, Danny Conway

Jeronimo Geldart, a young filmmaker and director of photography from Argentina, is currently studying at Emerson College. With a background that spans across commercials and music videos, Jeronimo is known for his meticulous attention to cinematic quality and detail. Having started his career at 14, he has developed a keen eye for visual storytelling which he now brings to narrative filmmaking. This summer, Jeronimo is excited to take a significant step into the narrative world, beginning production on a new TV series made in Argentina.

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Director Statement

"Making Friends in College" grew out of the genuine discomfort of stepping into a new environment for the first time and figuring out how to make new friends. As freshmen at Emerson College, we experienced firsthand that strange mix of excitement, isolation, and trial and error that comes with trying to connect, and we wanted to capture those experiences in an exaggerated and fun way.

The film was shot during our first two semesters with a crew made up entirely of freshmen. Additionally, the characters in the story are played by our real suitemates, adding a unique authenticity and making the filming process an even more personal experience. Through Danny's clumsy journey, we explore the loneliness and small victories (though rare) that make those first attempts at friendship so unforgettable.

Visually, we aimed to achieve the highest level of professionalism possible, performing multiple reshoots until the scenes aligned with our vision. Over several months, we refined the film’s framing and execution as we simultaneously honed our craft as filmmakers. Ultimately, "Making Friends in College" is a celebration of the messy, imperfect, and often hilarious process of putting yourself out there and finding your people.